China has resumed shipments of rare-earth products, with July exports jumping to their highest level since January. Shipments of rare-earth products — primarily magnets used in electric motors and electronics — rose 69% month-on-month to 6,422 tonnes, signaling a partial recovery in global supply after recent disruptions. (Sources: Chinese customs, Bloomberg.)

The rebound comes months after Beijing imposed tighter export controls on rare-earth magnets in April and May amid trade tensions with the United States. Following a trade truce, China agreed to accelerate deliveries to international buyers, and volumes have climbed accordingly.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said earlier this month that China is "roughly halfway" to restoring magnet supplies to pre-control levels. The earlier restrictions had affected automakers from Europe to India; more detailed export breakdowns and destination data were due to be published on Wednesday. #China #RareEarths #Magnets #Trade #FiatNews