China's Rare Earth Exports to US Drop 11% in November Amid Trade Truce

• China's rare-earth magnet exports to the US fell 11% in November following a trade ceasefire.
• Shipments totaled 582 tonnes in November, down from 656 tonnes in October, according to Chinese customs data.
• Rare earths are critical for military hardware and electric cars, serving as a powerful tool in the trade war.
• Earlier, Beijing's stricter export regulations in April caused a significant drop, but exports later recovered.
• Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan) are now exploring their vast rare earth resources.

Why It Matters: China's rare earth exports to the US declined post-trade truce, while Central Asia eyes its own resources.