Beijing Defends Rare Earth Curbs as U.S. Threatens New Tariffs
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China’s commerce ministry on Sunday blasted the U.S. for its “typical double standards” and vowed to retaliate after Washington announced 100% tariffs and new software export controls in response to Beijing’s new restrictions on rare earths.
The spat came just weeks after high-level trade talks between the two sides in Madrid last month. China on Thursday announced export controls on certain rare earth products. Subsequently, the U.S. announced it would impose the new tariffs and control the export of all key software in response. In a statement issued Sunday, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said the U.S. action “seriously damages the atmosphere for bilateral trade talks.”
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- September 2025：
- High-level trade talks took place between China and the U.S. in Madrid.
- 2025-10-09：
- China announced export controls on certain rare earth products.
- After 2025-10-09：
- The U.S. announced 100% tariffs and new software export controls in response to China's rare earth restrictions.
- 2025-10-12：
- China's Ministry of Commerce issued a statement vowing to retaliate against the U.S.'s actions.
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