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

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Defense industries.

Export controls.

International economic relations.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (40 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines economic and trade implications of China rare earth policies for the U.S. Provides overview of U.S. dispute with China over its export restrictions of rare earth elements used for modern military weapons and other critical technology. Discusses level of U.S. rare earth trade with China, how Chinese policies have affected rare earth prices for U.S. firms, possible motivations behind Chinese restrictions of rare earth exports, and international responses such as World Trade Organization dispute settlement case brought by the U.S., Japan, and the European Union in Mar. 2012 against China over its rare earths restrictions. Reviews Chinese rare earth industry and government policies, covering their evolution, recent developments, and effectiveness in meeting Chinese government goals. Includes tables and graphs.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. China's Rare Earth Industry and Export Regime

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