Trump's Trade Policies Spark Rare Earth Uncertainty

Via Metal Miner   The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) displayed bearish sentiment as it entered 2025, dropping by 3.08%. Weak Chinese demand for metals across the board had at least some impact on the downward direction of the index month-over-month. Considering major changes are underway in the global rare earth industry, this created downward short-term price pressure. As far as the U.S. is concerned, the incoming Trump administration could impose tariffs that would impact any raw materials imported from China, which could potentially…