China's Rare Earth Magnet Exports to Japan Remain Sluggish Amid Trade Tensions

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.

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