China's rare-earth magnet exports to Japan in September: 171t, down 25% y/y.
To the US: 604t, up 44% y/y.
Total exports hit a 2026 high of 6,165t.
There's "truce" between US and China.
Japan is being left out. Which is also why they're desperate to ask US for help.
China’s pause on rare earth expires on 10 November. Less than 2 weeks from now.
Gallium,Germanium and Antimony suspension ends on 27 November. That’s 4 weeks away.
Verbal agreements were stated on mainstream media, but MOFCOM announcements remain the regulations China runs on.
Still on the books:
>Ann. 70 (rare earths) ends 10 Nov
>Ann. 72 (US Ga/Ge/Sb) ends 27 Nov
>No announcements on extensions
>10 Jan 2027 line is political talk, not a suspension notice.
Is ex-China prepared for what's to come?