A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters
A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters

US-China trade war

Business /  Commodities

Is the US shooting itself in the foot with tariffs on Chinese rare earth elements?

China is the dominant supplier of elements vital to products from lasers to mobile phones, leaving US makers no alternative but to pay more

Topic |   US-China trade war
Chad Bray
Chad Bray

Updated: 12:50pm, 13 Jul, 2018

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A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters
A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters
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