Reported about 21 hours ago
Chinese restrictions on the export of crucial metals gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US are creating panic in the market, potentially leading to supply chain disruptions in defense and semiconductor industries. The ban, viewed as a retaliatory measure in a technology trade war, may prevent foreign companies from assisting US manufacturers in sourcing these metals, increasing their prices and posing risks to production. As industries scramble for alternatives and buffer stocks dwindle, analysts foresee a tightening of global metal markets and further escalation in tensions, raising concerns about additional commodities becoming targets.
Source: YAHOO