🌐 New Trade Framework Unveiled Trade deal signed late June 2025: On June 26–27, the U.S. and China formalized a framework agreed earlier in London and Geneva. This pact is designed to accelerate Chinese shipments of rare-earth elements and magnets to the United States—goods vital for sectors like electric vehicles, defense systems, and tech manufacturing....Read More

🕊️ The Truce: What Was Agreed London “framework” deal: In early June, the U.S. and China reached a trade truce in London, briefly reviving a smaller truce struck in Geneva on May 11. Both sides agreed to ease some tariff and export restrictions. Civilian rare earth materials: China committed to fast‑tracking export licenses for non‑military-use...Read More

A Groundbreaking Trade “Truce” Between the U.S. and China in Regards to Rare Earth Magnets In a pivotal shift in global trade dynamics, Presidents Trump and Xi have agreed — pending their final approval — on a narrow but strategically vital trade framework focused on rare earth magnets and minerals. Negotiated during intense talks in...Read More

Executive Summary Neodymium magnets are essential to modern technology, powering everything from electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and medical devices. Yet, over 90% of the world’s supply of Neodymium magnets comes from China, making the global supply chain vulnerable to geopolitical shifts, trade restrictions, and supply shocks. This whitepaper explores the reasons behind...Read More

Why It’s Crucial to Keep In-House Stock of Neodymium Magnets In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, Neodymium magnets are essential components across countless sectors—from electric motors and robotics to consumer electronics and renewable energy. Yet despite their critical role, many companies overlook a simple yet powerful operational strategy: maintaining in-house stock of Neodymium magnets. Here’s why...Read More

Ferrite or Alnico can sometimes replace neodymium, but usually not as a direct one-for-one substitution. Learn when alternatives work, when NdFeB should stay, and what engineers must evaluate before redesigning a magnetic assembly.Read More

In 2025, China significantly escalated its control over the global rare earth magnet supply chain by introducing strict export restrictions. These measures have sent shockwaves through industries that rely heavily on advanced magnets, such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, aerospace, and defense. As the world scrambles to secure alternatives, China’s policies are reshaping the...Read More

The Hidden Dangers of a Trade War in the Magnet Industry The global magnet industry is quietly but critically woven into the fabric of modern technology. From electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and defense systems, magnets—especially rare earth permanent magnets—are essential components that power the green and digital revolutions. Yet, as geopolitical tensions...Read More

Magnets are a core component of modern technology. From electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones, medical devices, and defense systems—none of it works without permanent magnets, especially those made from rare earth materials like neodymium. So, why can’t we make them in the U.S.? Here’s a quick look at what’s holding us back: 1....Read More