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China strategic mineral exports to US rise as Japan shipments plunge
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's strategic mineral exports to the US rose in July following eased restrictions, while shipments to Japan dropped sharply due to tightened export controls amid geopolitical tensions. Key materials like rare earth magnets increased for the US but plummeted for Japan, impacting Japan's supply chain for high-tech and dual-use products.
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You need to recalibrate supply chains to avoid disruptions from China's tightening on minerals to Japan while modestly improved access to US markets offers limited relief. This split opens chances to pivot away from Japan-focused dependencies toward US-linked inventory or alternatives.
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