# China Could Grind Worldwide Car Production To A Halt - Here's How

> China could grind worldwide car production to a halt — and already has. China woke the world up when this happened on April 4, 2025.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1918797/china-stop-worldwide-car-production-rare-earth-elements/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688102a7aa4a045d02f1f9ec)
- **Published:** 2025-07-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #china #grind #halt #production #worldwide #accomplished #already
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