Lastly, Gholz points out that China’s export limits were not fully effective as small Chinese producers found a way to smuggle some rare earth metals out of the country.
“The global economy constantly moves and adjusts, investing in supply diversification and innovation to alleviate potential bottlenecks,” Gholz said.
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Max Chen contributed