Posted on March 24, 2012

It is likely that the USA, EU and Japan will lodge complaints with the World Trade Organisation over China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths. These commodities contain 17 elements which are essential for the manufacture of high tech products, and China is the world’s largest producer.  The country’s policy is to restrict exports to protect the environment and resources.  Last year exporters from China were involved in more trade investigations than any other country.

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