# Economic Statecraft
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Politics
The End of 'Traditional' Allies? Trump’s Automotive Ultimatum Puts Brussels on a War Footing
President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on European automobiles to 25% marks a significant breakdown in the fragile trade peace established last year. While the EU prepares retaliatory measures, the move underscores a deepening rift that threatens to permanently transform the 'traditional alliance' into a zero-sum economic competition.
SoMi2026年5月2日 16:23
#Transatlantic Relations#Trade War#Automotive Tariffs
Business
Magnetic Attrition: China Squeezes Rare Earth Exports to Japan as Geopolitical Tensions Mount
China's exports of rare earth magnets to Japan dropped 27% in March, reaching a nine-month low as Beijing tightens export controls on dual-use items. The move highlights the intersection of critical mineral supply chains and deteriorating geopolitical relations between the two East Asian powers.
SoBiz2026年4月24日 06:27
#Rare Earths#China-Japan Relations#Supply Chain Security