China-US deal to ease rare-earth controls hits snag over scope

Regional authorities contradict claims that measures from April will be halted

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Authorities in Inner Mongolia said on social media that April export controls, which Washington claims will be withdrawn, will remain in effect. © Reuters

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SHANGHAI -- Discrepancies have emerged over the details of China's agreement with the U.S. to pause rare-earth export restrictions, with Washington saying past controls will also be eliminated, a condition that has not been announced by Beijing.

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