Japanese media: The Trump administration has formally requested China to resume rare earth exports to Japan.
The U.S. has become increasingly concerned about the ongoing decline in Japan's global supply of high-tech products following China's restrictions on rare earth exports, and plans to discuss this issue at the upcoming G7 summit next week.
China's rare earth exports to Japan have plummeted by 80%, leaving related companies facing raw material shortages. In response, Japan is actively pursuing diversified alternatives: Denso, a parts supplier under Toyota, is increasing R&D investment to reduce dependence on rare earths; Japan also plans to develop deep-sea drones for exploring underwater rare earth resources; meanwhile, Canadian mining companies are working on developing rare earth sources in Brazil, aiming to bypass Chinese supply chains.
Meanwhile, cohesion within the G7 is under strain—reports indicate that some member countries are considering abandoning plans to issue a joint statement for 2026.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867515628333065/
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