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China restricts exports of five critical minerals

The country hit back after the US added 10% tariffs

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 in 2017

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 in 2017 | Credits: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

China announced export controls on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum and indium products on Tuesday (4 January) in response to the US implementing an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. ...

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