China Enacts Export Ban on Germanium and Gallium to US: Tensions Rise

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has announced a ban on the export of germanium and gallium to the United States, marking a retaliatory move amidst ongoing disputes between the two economic superpowers. This decision comes on the heels of the U.S. implementing stringent controls limiting China's access to these critical materials, which are essential for the production of semiconductors and other advanced technologies.

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