China's Rare Earth Magnet Exports to the U.S. Drop 21% Month-on-Month in August - Chronicle

Data from the General Administration of Customs of China shows that China's exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. in August fell 21% from July to 512 tons. Ahead of a meeting between Trump and Xi, outside analysts suggest the Chinese side may use the expansion of rare earth exports as a negotiating chip. In addition, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a meeting on trade and artificial intelligence issues, and both sides agreed to further consultations.

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2026-09-21 09:07 · 中国8月对美稀土磁铁出口量环比下降21%，外界关注中方是否将稀土出口作为川习会谈判筹码。

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Sayings · 2026-09-21 09:01 China's rare earth magnet exports to the U.S. dropped by 21% in August month-on-month, drawing attention to whether the Chinese side will use rare earth exports as a negotiating chip for the Trump-Xi summit.

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