Trade dispute with China affects importa • Table.Briefings

China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe’s industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.

China’s Ministry of Commerce Mofcom has made exports of the key industrial metals gallium and germanium subject to approval. As of August 1, exporters will require a license to ship these elements to other countries. The basis for the ministry’s directive is the Export Control Law of 2020. According to the ministry, the purpose of the controls is to protect „national security“.

Trade dispute with China affects important industrial metals

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