US rare earth truce ends Jan 2027 as China tightens export rules
The U.S. Treasury says the temporary suspension of China's broad rare‑earth export restrictions will lapse on 10 Jan 2027. The Army has chosen REalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) for exclusive talks to build a dysprosium‑terbium processing plant on a military base, while automaker Ford halted production for three weeks after failing to secure high‑power magnets. Retired General Jack Keane warns China could leverage U.S. dependence on Chinese rare earths, and Beijing's 2025 rule already blocks export of magnets containing trace Chinese materials, especially for military use.
Key facts
- General Jack Keane is a retired four‑star officer and former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
- REalloys is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ALOY.
- Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the three‑week shutdown of plants.
- China's October 2025 rule requires approval for exporting magnets made abroad that contain any Chinese rare earths.
- Requests to use rare earths for military purposes are automatically denied under the new Chinese rule.
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Why it matters
Supply limits could disrupt defense and automotive manufacturing.
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