announcement, for example, the auto sector. volkswagen says that it auto sector. volkswagen says thatitis auto sector. volkswagen says that it is monitoring the situation and is ready to take measures together with its partners if necessary. these key metals are important research for automotive parts and pay a role in future autonomous cars. these two metals are also crucial to make semiconductors. taiwan s worlds largest contract chip maker says it doesn t expect any direct impact on its production. despite the statement, the shares plunged almost 3% in trading in taiwan, over concerns of intentions growing tensions, and the us secretary s visit to beijing. a top chinese trade adviser says that this is just the start, sending a not so subtle message to the americans just before the counterparts are sat down face to face in beijing for the first time since the covid pandemic. still staying on the topic of those rare earths export limits earlier i spoke with shihoko goto
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