China Defends rare earth ЁЯМО controls as Trump threatens 100% tariff
China has doubled down on its defense of new rare earth export controls , calling them "legitimate" measures to protect national security, as trade tensions escalate sharply with the United States following President Donald Trump 's threat of additional 100% tariffs. The confrontation, which erupted after Beijing announced sweeping new restrictions on October 9, has cast doubt over a planned meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. Beijing Justifies Export Controls Amid US Backlash:- China's Ministry of Commerce on Sunday defended its expanded rare earth restrictions as necessary actions taken "in accordance with laws and regulations to refine its export control system". The ministry emphasized that the controls were implemented to "better defend world peace and regional stability" in response to "frequent military conflicts" globally.[1][2][3] The new measures, which take effect December 1, extend China...