China is flexing its supply chain muscles — and the auto industry is freaking out

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China imposed restrictions in April on the export of rare earth magnets used in car production.
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China dominates rare earth magnet production, and began limiting exports after Trump's trade war began.
The magnets are crucial for some carmakers, with the…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-05 14:14:22.
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