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China's Rare Earth Magnet Exports to Japan Remain Sluggish Amid Trade Tensions
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Fusion42 · 24 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's rare earth magnet exports to Japan fell 2.2% year-on-year in June despite global exports surging 77.2%, as Beijing tightens export controls on Japanese companies in retaliation for Taiwan-related parliamentary remarks. Japanese firms face de facto licensing restrictions and arbitrary enforcement, whilst US shipments grow 38.4% annually.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 6 sources have reported it between 20 Jul 2026 and 8 Aug 2026.
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If you're a Japanese manufacturer using rare earth magnets, your supply is now a political hostage. China has weaponised licensing and detention to cut you off — you have weeks to either qualify alternative sources (US, India, Japan's own mines) or negotiate directly with Beijing.
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6 sources · first reported 20 Jul 2026 · latest 8 Aug 2026
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