October 22, 2026TechnologyCommoditiesStocks·Neutral·supply chain
TSMC seeks rare-earth-free motors for factory equipment to counter China's grip, sources say
TSMC is consulting suppliers on motors free of Chinese rare earths to reduce risk in its factories amid Beijing's export curbs, according to a Reuters exclusive citing sources. China controls about 90% of rare earth refining and 95% of permanent magnet production.
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