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China Drags Feet on Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Despite U.S. Deal, Straining Western Manufacturers

by Team Lumida
June 26, 2025
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China’s Bold Economic Moves: What You Need to Know Now

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  1. Despite a recent U.S.-China agreement to ease rare-earth magnet export restrictions, Western companies face delays and rejections in securing approvals from Chinese authorities.
  2. Exports of rare-earth magnets to the U.S. dropped 93% in May, forcing manufacturers to resort to costly airfreight and redesigns to avoid production shutdowns.
  3. Chinese authorities are demanding sensitive details in export applications, such as buyer information and magnet integration designs, citing concerns over military use.
  4. Beijing’s export controls highlight its dominance in the rare-earth supply chain, producing 90% of the world’s most powerful magnets, critical for industries like automotive, defense, and electronics.
  5. Western companies are exploring alternatives, including less-powerful magnets and redesigning products, but many industries cannot substitute the high-performance rare-earth magnets.

What Happened?

Two weeks after China agreed to ease rare-earth magnet export restrictions in exchange for U.S. concessions, Western companies report bureaucratic delays and stringent scrutiny in obtaining export licenses. Chinese authorities are slow-walking approvals, with some applications taking over 45 days or being rejected outright.

The restrictions, introduced in April after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods, have disrupted global supply chains. Companies like Ford have been forced to halt production temporarily, while others are paying a premium for airfreight to keep factories running.

China justifies the delays by citing the need to ensure magnets are not used for military purposes. However, Western companies argue that the licensing process is being used as a political tool to exert pressure on the U.S. and its allies.


Why It Matters?

China’s dominance in the rare-earth supply chain gives it significant leverage over global industries. Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric vehicles, AI servers, and defense systems, making their availability critical for Western manufacturers.

The delays highlight the fragility of global supply chains and the risks of over-reliance on a single supplier. For the U.S. and its allies, the situation underscores the urgency of diversifying rare-earth sources and developing domestic production capabilities.

For manufacturers, the restrictions are driving up costs and forcing operational changes, such as redesigning products to use less-powerful magnets. However, for industries like automotive and electronics, substituting high-performance rare-earth magnets is often not feasible, leaving them vulnerable to supply disruptions.


What’s Next?

Western governments and industries are likely to increase pressure on China to streamline the export approval process. However, many companies are resigned to the fact that restrictions may remain in place indefinitely.

In the long term, the U.S. and its allies may accelerate efforts to develop alternative rare-earth supply chains, including domestic mining and processing capabilities. Meanwhile, manufacturers will continue to explore workarounds, such as using less-powerful magnets or redesigning products, to mitigate the impact of the restrictions.

The situation also raises the stakes for ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, as rare-earth exports become a key point of leverage for Beijing.

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