# rare earths

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-22**: Tariffs take effect — The 25% Section 301 tariffs become effective on covered Brazilian products.
- **2026-07-18**: Tariff announcement and exemption expansion — USTR announces 25% tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports, effective July 22, with a broader-than-expected exemption list including beef, coffee, and aircraft parts.
- **2026-06**: U.S. proposes tariffs on Brazil — Washington formally proposes tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair trade practices in digital trade and illegal deforestation, initiating over 30 bilateral meetings.
- **2026-04-02**: Summit Conclusion — Expected extension of the current trade truce between the two nations.
- **2026-03-31**: Beijing Summit Begins — President Trump and Xi Jinping meet for high-stakes trade and stability talks.
- **2026-02-23**: WITA Conference — Former USTR official Sara Schuman highlights China's emboldened trade stance.
- **2025-00-00**: Busan Meeting — Initial discussions lead to a reduction in effective tariff rates.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### 25% Brazil Tariff Sparks Market Jitters as US Targets Next Trade Partners
2026-08-03 06:12:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 1

The first use of Trump's new trade strategy raises fears of a wider trade war, with potential targets including India, China, and the EU. Brazil's retaliation and WTO challenge add uncertainty, while exemptions provide a bullish signal for select commodities.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-market-impact

### US Brazil Tariffs: 25% Levy Opens New Global Trade War Front
2026-07-20 00:49:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The 25% U.S. tariff on Brazil, the first use of a revitalized Section 301, signals a broader trade escalation that could hit India, China, and the EU next. Investors must price in retaliation risks, commodity volatility, and sector earnings exposure across industrials, agriculture, and emerging-market assets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-finance-markets

### China Bolsters Mineral Dominance with Major Rare Earth and Fluorite Finds
2026-03-25 11:56:23 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

China has announced significant new discoveries of rare earth elements, fluorite, and barite, reinforcing its position as the global leader in critical mineral supply chains. These findings arrive as Western nations struggle to diversify their sourcing for green energy and defense technologies.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/china-rare-earth-fluorite-discovery-commodities-analysis

### US-China Trade Enters 'Cautious Stability' Phase After Key Tariff Ruling
2026-02-24 00:12:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down broad US tariffs has recalibrated the trade landscape ahead of a high-stakes Beijing summit between Presidents Trump and Xi. Analysts suggest the legal setback has leveled the playing field for China, shifting the focus from economic transformation to maintaining a fragile stability.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-china-tariff-ruling-stability-summit

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