
China’s critical mineral squeeze: GTRI urges urgent localisation drive; reverse-engineering push seen key to cutting $100 bn trade gap
China’s escalating export curbs on critical minerals are no longer just strategic warnings but a direct challenge to India’s industrial ambitions, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Thursday, urging immediate action through reverse-engineering and localisation of key imports to reduce dependency on Beijing.“India must act to slash Chinese import dependence. There is…