Those, in turn, caused a dearth in new car inventory and a subsequent spike in new and used car prices. Currently ...

The US trade war with China has a major sticking point: rare earths minerals. Last month, President Donald Trump said the ...

Rare earths are vital components used in various modern technologies, including smartphones, EV batteries and precision-guided missiles The United States remains a dominant power in finance, while ...

China's rare earth export restrictions, implemented in response to US semiconductor controls targeting its technology sector, ...

China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.

The scramble in recent weeks to secure export licences for rare earths, capped by Thursday's telephone call between U.S. and ...

The trade war and new tariffs led China to reduce exports of magnets made with rare-earth elements. These magnets are ...

China has approved "a certain number" of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry ...

China controls the processing of rare earth minerals, crucial for car components and electronics. A potential shortage of these minerals threatens to disrupt vehicle production, similar to the ...

China holds a near-monopoly on rare earth magnets, a crucial component in EV motors. In April it added some of the most sophisticated types to an export control list in its trade war with the ...

General Motors may have a slight advantage over its competitors — at least in the future — as the industry faces a possible shortage of rare-earth minerals used in a variety of car components.