WTO takes on China’s rare earth exports controls

Thursday, June 28, 2012

The United States on Wednesday asked the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to decide U.S. claims regarding China’s export restraints on rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum. The European Union and Japan have also requested similar WTO panels. “These materials are key inputs in a multitude of U.S. manufacturing sectors and American-made products, including hybrid car batteries, wind turbines, energy-efficient lighting, steel, advanced ele...

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