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China's Magnet Export Crackdown Is Putting Companies Like Evolution Metals in the ...
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China is aggressively enforcing export controls on rare earth magnets, complicating international supply chains and prompting established non-China manufacturers like Evolution Metals to expand production in South Korea. The U.S. is also imposing restrictions on Chinese-origin magnets in defense procurement starting 2027, increasing demand for alternative sources.
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China's strict rare earth export enforcement and U.S. defense sourcing rules open a major window for magnet manufacturers outside China. You must scale operations now or risk losing your spot as buyers move away from China-based suppliers.
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