In response to China’s retaliatory tariffs and export controls, MP Materials has ceased shipments of rare earth concentrate to China. Selling our valuable critical materials under 125% tariffs is neither commercially rational nor aligned with America’s national interest.

Despite maintaining close economic ties with Russia during Moscow's three-year war in Ukraine, China has sought to project an image of neutrality and denies any involvement in the war. Friday's disclaimer followed Zelenskiy's remarks at a press conference the previous day that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused China of supplying weapons to Russia in its war against his country, saying he would present detailed evidence next week.