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Europe’s possible two-round response to China’s export surge and rare-earth pressure

A post argues Europe is considering tariffs against China’s export surge and a “second strike” capacity if China restricts supplies in response.

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A post argues that China’s use of rare earths as leverage has pushed Europe to consider a two-round approach: tariffs intended to counter a surge in Chinese exports, plus a “second strike” capacity if China responds to tariffs described as “inside the rules” with supply restrictions.

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4 Sources, first seen 3h ago

357 likes20 comments119 saves54 reposts

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@Brad_SetserChina's weaponization of rare earths basically has pushed Europe to think about a two round game -- a set of tariffs intended to counter China's export surge, and a "second strike" capacity if China response to "inside the rules" tariffs with supply restrictions 1/23h
@SanderTordoirFrance and Germany, with their Dutch friends, have a few more cards up their sleeve if needed. Seems to me Sefcovic is going to China with far more leverage than he had yesterday.2h
@RushDoshiWhen Beijing weaponized rare earths in October 2025, many in the Trump administration considered “escalating to deescalate” by targeting Chinese banks, software exports, and SME exports. Trump decided against it. Almost exactly a year later, Europe is building its own escalatory capacity. Will Europe’s gambit work? They must first create the tool, then make it credible. Even if they did, it would be better to do all this with Washington, harnessing “allied scale.” The irony is the US and EU roles have reversed. In the past, the US pursued tough China trade policies and Europe held back. Now, Europe may pursue those policies while the US holds back.1h
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    @Brad_SetserChina's weaponization of rare earths basically has pushed Europe to think about a two round game -- a set of tariffs intended to counter China's export surge, and a "second strike" capacity if China response to "inside the rules" tariffs with supply restrictions 1/23h
    @SanderTordoirFrance and Germany, with their Dutch friends, have a few more cards up their sleeve if needed. Seems to me Sefcovic is going to China with far more leverage than he had yesterday.2h
    @RushDoshiWhen Beijing weaponized rare earths in October 2025, many in the Trump administration considered “escalating to deescalate” by targeting Chinese banks, software exports, and SME exports. Trump decided against it. Almost exactly a year later, Europe is building its own escalatory capacity. Will Europe’s gambit work? They must first create the tool, then make it credible. Even if they did, it would be better to do all this with Washington, harnessing “allied scale.” The irony is the US and EU roles have reversed. In the past, the US pursued tough China trade policies and Europe held back. Now, Europe may pursue those policies while the US holds back.1h
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