Washington Moves to Ditch China-Linked Rare Earth Benchmarks
By Tsvetana Paraskova - Feb 23, 2026, 5:00 PM CST The U.S. is developing a Western price floor mechanism for rare earths to reduce reliance on China’s pricing system. Rising Chinese PrNd prices—now above $125/kg—highlight Western vulnerability, as even U.S. government-backed deals reference Chinese price indices. Efforts are underway to…
bubmagFebruary 24, 2026