How China’s threats to clamp down on rare earth exports could wreak havoc on US tech giants, military contractors

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China’s pledge to choke off shipments of rare earth elements could wreak havoc on tech giants like Apple and Tesla as well as big US military contractors – and experts called it a major bargaining chip as Beijing haggles with President Trump over tariffs. US companies and investors alike are scrambling to assess the impact […]


Where China’s Exports Begin: Inside the Vast Markets of Guangzhou

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Rows of white concrete buildings near the Pearl River in southern China house one of the world’s fastest-growing industries: Gritty workshops are churning out inexpensive clothing that is exported straight to homes and small businesses around the world. No tariffs are paid, and no customs inspections are conducted. The laborers who make these goods earn […]