On 4 June 2025, onvista published a Reuters article entitled "China's export controls on rare earths being felt in Europe", which discusses the growing consequences of Chinese trade restrictions for European industries. The article highlights supply bottlenecks, initial production stops in the automotive and electrical industries and diplomatic efforts to defuse the situation. Alongside other industry representatives, Seltenerd expert Jan Giese from TRADIUM assesses the situation and emphasises the urgency of consistently reducing Europe's dependence on raw materials.
