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China Imposes Export Restrictions on 10 U.S. Companies
China barred its firms from supplying dual-use equipment to 10 U.S. companies, including two rare-earths producers backed by Washington. The restrictions took effect June 22, 2026. They follow a similar but shorter action last year tied to U.S. tariffs.
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China imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies on June 22, 2026, Semafor reported. The list includes two rare-earths firms that have received support from Washington. Under the rules, Chinese companies may no longer supply the targeted firms with dual-use equipment that could serve military purposes.
The action marks an escalation in trade tensions between China and the United States. -bound shipments of rare earths after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs. China dominates global rare-earths production.
Washington has responded to the tensions by pursuing alternative sources of rare earths outside China.
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