China Bans Dual-Use Exports to 14 EU Firms Including Rheinmetall in Retaliation
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on July 27, 2026, a ban on shipments of dual-use materials to 14 EU companies, including German defense contractor Rheinmetall, Sindhauser Materials, and Italy's Lafat Group. The move retaliates against EU sanctions on 14 Chinese and Hong Kong firms over the Ukraine war. China has leveraged its rare earth dominance as a bargaining chip in recent disputes.
- Effective
- -28
- Intensity
- 55
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
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