US-Beamte verurteilen Chinas Vorgehen in Bezug auf seltene Erden und fordern Peking zum Nachgeben auf

Top U.S. officials criticized China’s recent expansion of rare earth export controls, labeling it a significant threat to global supply chains. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described the restrictions as a „global supply-chain power grab,“ asserting that neither the U.S. nor its allies would tolerate them. Despite escalating tensions, both Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized their desire to prevent further conflict and indicated that China could still reverse its measures. U.S.-China relations remain fragile, with President Trump expecting to meet with President Xi Jinping later this month, amid hopes for de-escalation after weeks of heightened tensions. Bessent highlighted that while the U.S. prefers engagement over decoupling, it is prepared to take additional measures if China proves unreliable as a supplier.