China's rare earth export curbs could disrupt German car production, causing potential production delays.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-03 08:41:00

China’s export restrictions on rare earths could disrupt German car production, says VDA auto industry group. The industry needs rare earth magnets for various components, with insufficient permits issued to suppliers. Production delays and outages are possible if the situation doesn’t change. Diplomats and automakers are seeking Beijing meetings urgently to resolve the issue. The impact is global due to China’s dominance in rare earth processing. Trade groups warn of factory shutdowns without adequate rare earth supply.



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