Rare earth prices remain sky-high despite US-China deal

Truce seen easing supply in US, but outlook unclear for other destinations

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China suspended tougher export restrictions on rare earths following October's summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. © Reuters

SHUGO YAMADA

December 4, 2025 07:34 JST

TOKYO -- A truce between the U.S. and China over the trade of rare earth metals has not brought down prices from their recent record highs.

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