China’s rare earth export controls have coincided with a lack of talks between China and Japan.
WHO:China and Japan
WHAT:Rare earth trade between China and Japan may slow or go quiet amid no talks.
WHEN:May 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE:China and Japan
WHY:China’s export controls on rare earth elements were announced during the trade war with the US, and Japan’s squeeze on rare earth shipments is not new.
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