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News · ▼ Bearish · 1 source confirmed · 2026-09-20 09:30 UTC

China’s trade limits continue to bite into Japan’s rare earth imports - South China Morning Post

Why now

Thesis: China rare-earth curbs squeeze Japan supply chains

Catalyst to watch: Further export restrictions or diversification deals

Main risk: Higher input costs hit autos and electronics

Why it matters

China's export restrictions on rare earths squeeze Japanese supply chains, raising input costs for autos, electronics, and magnets and reinforcing supply-chain diversification pressure.

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