Recently, a key development in China's high-performance rare earth permanent magnet industry directly addresses a critical "chokepoint" in the supply chain. In February 2026, a major Chinese magnet material manufacturer signed a long-term supply agreement with a domestic upstream supplier concerning
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On February 19, 2026, a landmark research achievement was announced that could have a disruptive impact on the entire permanent magnet industry, particularly the electric vehicle sector which is most dependent on rare earth elements. Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have used artificial
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According to the latest industry developments, a significant U.S. trade policy officially came into force on January 1, 2026. While market focus over the past year has largely been on the 2025 "Executive Tariffs," the tariff increases authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 have now be
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Recently, the magnet industry is facing a profound and impactful global supply chain shift directly driven by trade policy. Effective January 1, 2026, the long-planned U.S. "Section 301" tariffs have been activated, imposing an additional 25% duty on commercial permanent magnets (including samarium
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