Beijing's new rare earth restrictions mark its first major effort to police the global flow of critical minerals, mirroring U.S. moves to wield power abroad. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/15/markets/china-rare-earths-global-supply-chain/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #china #rareearths #us #trade #tariffs