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The heavy rare earth metals covered by the export suspension are used in magnets essential for many kinds of electric motors, including EVs.

China halts critical mineral, magnet exports as trade war intensifies

The move threatens to choke off supplies of components central to car makers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor companies and military contractors around the world.

  • Keith Bradsher

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Sorry, it’s not gallantry that wins wars, it’s economic might

Whatever their causes, wars are usually won by the side with the most economic resources. Here’s why.

  • Ross Gittins
Defence Minister Richard Marles says there is no doubt the AUKUS submarine pact will put pressure on the US defence industries.

‘No doubt’: Defence minister says subs pact will stretch US industries

Defence Minister Richard Marles concedes Australia must develop its own submarine-building capabilities after two US senators warned the AUKUS deal would stretch their country’s industry to ‘breaking point’.

  • Angus Thompson, Rachael Dexter and Matthew Knott

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