China Flexes Rare Earth Leverage. What That Could Mean for Trump-Xi Meet.
1. China expanded rare earth export restrictions, requiring foreign approval. 2. The restrictions resemble U.S. semiconductor export limits. 3. Analysts view China's move as a significant institutionalization of export control. 4. Tensions between U.S. and China may affect negotiations ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. 5. Potential complete lockdown on rare earth exports could cause widespread economic impacts.