China's Rare Earth Industry and Export Regime: Economic and Trade Implications for the United States

Morrison, Wayne M. ; Tang, Rachel

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Mines and mineral resources;    Minerals;    Raw materials;    Natural resources;    International trade - China;   

RP-ID  :  R42510
RP-ID  :  R42510_2012Apr30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Over the past few years, the Chinese government has implemented a number of policies totighten its control over the production and export of "rare earths"-a unique group of 17 metal elements on the periodic table that exhibit a range of special properties, such as magnetism, luminescence, and strength. Rare earths are important to a number of high technology industries, including renewable energy and various defense systems. This report examines the economic and trade implications of China's rare earth policies for the United States.