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Japan Leans More on China for Rare Earths Despite Lower Imports

By Bloomberg Markets February 26, 2026 Neutral
Japan Leans More on China for Rare Earths Despite Lower Imports
Japan’s reliance on China for rare earths increased last month, despite a reduction in volumes purchased from the world’s dominant producer.
Japan’s reliance on China for rare earths increased last month, despite a reduction in volumes purchased from the world’s dominant producer.
Topics: rare earthsChinaJapansupply chainindustrial demand