'China Starts Work On Easing Rare Earth Export Rules But Short Of Trump Hopes Sources Say' - Reuters Exclusive

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | November 07, 2025 03:55am

• New export permits would be valid for a year, sources say
• New licenses may not be available for some sectors like defence
• No sign yet restrictions introduced in April will be removed

 China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said.

The Ministry of Commerce told some rare earth exporters they will be able to apply for new streamlined permits in the future and in industry briefings outlined the documents that will be required, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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