Good morning! SOFREP’s Morning Brief is back with the latest insights on defense and global affairs for Sunday, June 8, 2025.

China refines over 92% of the world's rare earth minerals, while mining 60% of the same, asserting a global dominance in the ...

US-China trade talks in London are set to address new disputes hindering relations, even after a 90-day tariff truce was agreed in Geneva. Key issues include export control guidelines on ...

The decision could be directed towards US and their Tariffs,  automotive industries around the world have been witnessing the ...

U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations ...

Beijing says it granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths, a move that could ease tensions before trade negotiations between the U.S. and China next week.

China’s new restrictions on rare earth exports have caused significant supply chain disruptions and price instability in ...

China has agreed to fast-track approvals for the shipment of rare earth minerals to the United States and some European Union ...

China on Saturday said it had granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths, in a move that comes just ...

BEIJING -- China has approved a certain number of export license applications for rare earth-related items, considering ...

China has granted more export approvals of rare earth elements to European companies recently, the European Union Chamber of ...

The comments mark progress on matters that have vexed China's relationship with the European Union over the past year.