China signals continued rare-earth supplies to EU despite U.S. trade deal expiration

Source Summary

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week. China indicated that rare-earth supplies to the European Union will continue regardless of the expiration of a U.S. trade deal.

Why it matters

Rare earths are critical inputs for renewable energy, defense, and electronics manufacturing, making supply assurance central to EU strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness.