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May 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Defence contractors seek delay of US Chinese magnet ban
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Military contractors are urging the US to delay a ban on Chinese rare earth magnets that is due soon.
WHO: Military contractors
WHAT: Urge a delay of a US prohibition on Chinese rare earth magnets
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: They want more time to comply with the prohibition that is months away.
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