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Posted on June 5, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleUS auto suppliers urge action on China's rare earth export limits, warning of potential disruptions in vehicle parts production.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths and other minerals, warning the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts production.
MEMA -the Vehicle Suppliers Association said parts companies are facing "serious, real-time risks" to their supply chains.
"The situation remains unresolved and the level of concern remains very high," the group said. "Immediate and decisive action is needed to prevent widespread disruption and economic fallout across the vehicle supplier sector."
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sandra Maler)
US auto suppliers are calling for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths and other minerals.
The organization representing US auto suppliers is MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.
Parts companies are facing serious, real-time risks to their supply chains due to the unresolved situation regarding rare earths exports.
The level of concern among auto suppliers remains very high, with calls for immediate and decisive action to prevent economic fallout.
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