DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—China announced Tuesday that it is banning exports to the U.S. of some metals and rare minerals that can be used in the production of semiconductors and ammunition, according to The Financial Times.
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it is banning exports of “dual-use” items related to germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard materials to the U.S. in retaliation against the U.S. government’s latest trade restrictions, according to The Financial Times. The ministry also announced that it is placing more rigid controls on exports of graphite-related items, it reported.
The key minerals and metals are used in the production of a variety of items, including batteries, military hardware, and semiconductors, according to the Financial Times. Beijing has largely dominated the global supply of various crucial resources, it…
