BEIJING -- China's rare-earth exports to the U.S. plummeted 80% on the year in May while shipments to Japan fell 54%, the latest sign that Beijing's trade controls are rattling global supply chains.
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China's rare-earth exports to US drop 80% in May
Japan also hit by falling shipments of vital industrial materials
China's Commerce Ministry says it has already approved a certain number of compliant applications for rare-earth exports. © Reuters
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