By Philip Blenkinsop

HORSENS, Denmark (Reuters) -The European Union is seeking to coordinate with the United States and other G7 partners a response to tighter Chinese controls on the export of rare earth minerals, trade ministers and officials from the bloc said on Tuesday.

China, the world’s largest rare earth producer, dramatically expanded controls last week, adding new elements, refining technology and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users ahead of planned talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic called the measures unjustified and said EU ministers meeting in Denmark to discuss trade issues described them as a “critical concern”.

Previous Chinese controls announced in April caused shortages around the world, such as for car

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