According to The Kobeissi Letter, China has responded to the ongoing tariff dispute by imposing export controls on seven types of rare earth metals, in addition to existing 34% tariffs. This move directly impacts sectors reliant on these materials, potentially influencing trading strategies in industries such as electronics and military technology.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, China has implemented export controls on 7 types of rare earth metals in addition to existing 34% tariffs, highlighting the strategic importance of these materials in the ongoing trade tensions with the United States.