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China has heightened trade tensions with the United States by imposing a ban on the export of several metals critical for high-tech and military applications, including gallium and germanium. This retaliatory action follows recent US technology restrictions aimed at hindering China's semiconductor and artificial intelligence advancements. The US government is concerned about China's dominant position in critical minerals, which has already led to a significant drop in US imports of these materials. Analysts suggest this move signals China's readiness to respond more assertively to US economic pressures.
Source: YAHOO