In an article published on September 24, 2026, the European politics and policy publication Politico reports on growing concern among German industry over the continued dependence on China for critical raw materials. The article focuses on how companies are responding to the possibility of new restrictions on rare earth exports. TRADIUM is also featured: Managing Director Matthias Rüth comments on how companies are dealing with the uncertain supply situation and why they need to assess their own position in the supply chain realistically.