China added five critical minerals to its export control list last week but stopped short of banning their sale. The move was intended as a warning to the Trump administration and to increase China’s leverage during future negotiations. If the US continues to ramp up tariffs, the controls are likely to be tightened further. This would push up costs for firms outside China, at least until supply elsewhere can be increased.
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