China is still restricting the rare earth elements that the U.S. needs to produce its own permanent magnets and other products even after President Donald Trump reached a deal to lift restrictions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/26/us-rare-earth-china-curbs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #china #trade #rareearths #uschinarelations