The stealth war: How China is quietly squeezing the lifeline of US military technology through 'magnets'China’s export curbs on critical minerals like rare earths, gallium, and antimony are delaying US defence production and forcing firms to f...
04 Aug, 2025, 06.48 AM IST
China's export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the worldChina's export controls on antimony, germanium, and gallium are substantially impacting global supply chains. Shipments have plummeted, esp...
20 Apr, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
Donald Trump to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese products? Xi Jinping could retaliate by doing this and it could prove costly for the WestRecent reports have revealed that US President- elect Donald Trump is planning to impose approximately 60% tariffs on Chinese products and ...
08 Jan, 2025, 04.25 AM IST
China's export ban to push antimony prices to new highsWith China producing nearly half of the global supply, the US is looking to diversify its sources. Traders anticipate prices to rise furthe...
07 Jan, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
There could be a shortage of disc brakes, protective coatings in the U.S and the problem lies with ChinaChina's ban on exporting critical minerals such as gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States is raising serious concerns.
27 Dec, 2024, 01.08 AM IST
US stares at billions in losses as China bans exports of these rare minerals. All you need to knowThe United States is staring at billions in losses after China recently announced it has banned the exports of three rare minerals- gallium...
07 Dec, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
China export curbs choke off shipments of gallium, germanium for second monthWrought germanium products exports from China was 1kg in September compared to zero in the month before, as per the customs data.
20 Oct, 2023, 09.59 AM IST
China escalates chip war with new curbs against USChina is escalating its chip war with the United States by imposing export controls on the overseas sales of gallium and germanium, element...
11 Jul, 2023, 01.05 PM IST
China gallium curbs raise chip questions for future EV modelsChina's upcoming export restrictions on gallium, which has become a sought-after semiconductor material for its use in electric vehicles (E...
11 Jul, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
Gallium prices jump as buyers lock in supply before China export controlsGallium and germanium play a vital role in various critical industrial sectors such as satellite, solar cells and semiconductors.
10 Jul, 2023, 09.25 AM IST
China's metal export curbs reignites global companies' hunt for stable suppliersChina recently announced that it would limit exports of products which are made from the minor metals of germanium and gallium in order to ...
06 Jul, 2023, 10.03 AM IST
China's chipmaking export curbs 'just a start', Beijing adviser warns before Yellen visitChina's export controls on metals used in semiconductors are "just a start", an influential Chinese trade policy adviser said on Wednesday,...
05 Jul, 2023, 08.36 PM IST
China advisor warns chipmaking export curbs are 'just a start', as Yellen visit loomsChina's abrupt announcement of controls from August 1 on exports of some gallium and germanium products, also used in electric vehicles (EV...
05 Jul, 2023, 11.13 AM IST
Germanium, Gallium: What are they used for? Here are some facts about these high-tech strategic materialsChina has announced that it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium products from August 1, citing national security inter...
05 Jul, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
What are germanium and gallium? Essential chip-making metals hit by China curbsGallium is used to make gallium arsenide for use in electronics. Only a few companies - one in Europe and the rest in Japan and China - can...
04 Jul, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
Beijing jabs in US-China tech fight with chip material export curbsChina's restriction of exports of some metals widely used in semiconductors, electric vehicles and high-tech industries has ramped up a tra...
04 Jul, 2023, 02.28 PM IST
China's curbs on chipmaking metals may intensify its trade war with USChina's commerce ministry stated that, starting from August 1, it would exercise control over the exports of eight gallium products and six...
04 Jul, 2023, 11.54 AM IST