对中国稀土产品征税？G7内部闹分歧

Group 1 - The G7 and EU are considering setting a price floor for rare earths to boost production and may impose taxes on certain Chinese rare earth exports to encourage investment in the sector [1][3] - The G7 countries, except Japan, are highly dependent on China for various materials, including rare earth magnets and battery metals, prompting discussions on regulatory measures to limit investments flowing to China [1][3] - There is internal disagreement within the G7 regarding the implementation of regional restrictions, which could include local procurement rules or limitations on public procurement from specific countries like China [1][3] Group 2 - The U.S. government is collaborating with the G7 and EU leaders on broader trade measures to prevent low-priced dumping of rare earths, including tariffs and price floors [3] - The U.S. has recently introduced a price floor mechanism to encourage domestic rare earth production, with G7 officials considering similar subsidy-supported policies [3] - Despite these efforts, companies in G7 countries find it challenging to sever ties with China due to its significant role in the global rare earth supply chain and its competitive pricing advantages [3][4]