‘Real mistake’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls
November 1, 2025 | by Vanshika

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‘Real mistake’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China's rare earth export restrictions as a "mistake" that "weaponized" the vital minerals. Beijing's move alerted the world to the danger, prompting global backlash and a one-year suspension of certain limits following a US-China summit. Washington has prepared countermeasures against future controls.
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