Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the worldβs car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.
A mine for heavy rare earth metals on the outskirts of Longnan, China. The countryβs suspension of exports of the metals and magnets is part of its retaliation for President Trumpβs sharp increase in tariffs.
The new Trump foreign policy team has brought a dizzying message to European allies on A.I., Ukraine and more. It has already left many angered and chagrined.
The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trumpβs Middle East envoy.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canadaβs wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trumpβs comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state.