According to Bloomberg, the review is part of a routine investment assessment concerning the $1.9 billion transaction, which aims to ensure that VAC’s facility in Frankfurt remains crucial to its operations. Although insiders suggest that a prohibition of the acquisition is unlikely, the government may require concessions to mitigate reliance on Chinese rare earth magnet production, as the US and its allies seek to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs confirmed the ongoing review process in correspondence with a member of parliament.