China's export restrictions on rare earths brought parts of the global auto supply chain to a halt and Trump to the negotiating table. But at home, they're a big headache for companies already struggling with a slow economy.

India and Australia are engaged in discussions regarding rare earth minerals, prompted by global concerns over potential supply shortages due to China

As Donald Trump brandishes US export controls on technology as a bargaining chip to wrest supplies of rare earth magnets from Beijing, China is showcasing what it can do without the most advanced American semiconductors.