The trade ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations criticize what they call “economic coercion,” including the use of arbitrary export restrictions on critical minerals. In remarks made publicly in Paris, the ministers also focus on export controls related to rare earths, which are widely used in electronics and other technologies. According to reporting across outlets, the ministers do not name any specific country, but the wording is widely understood as a response to China’s export practices, particularly its stringent controls on certain critical minerals. The criticism comes in the context of broader trade and supply-chain concerns among advanced economies, where access to critical minerals is considered important for manufacturing and national economic security. The statements reflect the G7’s view that such export restrictions can be used as leverage and can distort markets. While the sources agree on the thrust of the message—condemning economic coercion and highlighting critical minerals—the reporting does not indicate that the G7 announces new concrete measures in the cited accounts.