China imposed restrictions on exporting two metals that are crucial to parts of the semiconductor, telecommunications and electric-vehicle industries in an escalation of the country’s tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the US and Europe.
Beijing will limit gallium and germanium exports from Aug. 1. Both metals are indispensable for producing some chips
SS: In an escalation of the chip trade war going on between the US and China, the PRC has issued limits and new regulations on the exports of specific metals used in chip manufacturing and other tech sectors. China supplies a majority of the global supply of gallium - up to 94%. While it is unclear to what extent Beijing will reduce exports, it is clear that that the trade conflict will only continue to escalate. These moves come amidst a global effort to reduce strategic vulnerabilities in their supply chains.
SS: In an escalation of the chip trade war going on between the US and China, the PRC has issued limits and new regulations on the exports of specific metals used in chip manufacturing and other tech sectors. China supplies a majority of the global supply of gallium - up to 94%. While it is unclear to what extent Beijing will reduce exports, it is clear that that the trade conflict will only continue to escalate. These moves come amidst a global effort to reduce strategic vulnerabilities in their supply chains.