Catenaa, Monday, November 17, 2025- China has suspended its ban on exports of critical metals gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, easing tensions over strategic supply chains for advanced technology industries.
The move restores access to materials widely used in semiconductors, solar panels, and other high-tech applications, which had been restricted amid recent trade disputes.
The metals are key to producing components for electronics, defense systems, and renewable energy technologies. Gallium and germanium are vital for high-performance semiconductors, while antimony is used in flame retardants and specialty alloys.
US manufacturers had faced supply constraints after China’s export curbs disrupted global production networks.
Industry groups welcomed the decision, noting that resumed shipments could stabilize prices and support ongoing production of critical technology components.
Analysts said the suspension may reduce the risk of bottlenecks in the US technology and defense sectors while signaling a potential easing of broader trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
The move follows months of negotiations between US and Chinese officials, highlighting the strategic importance of controlling key materials in the global technology supply chain.
Market observers will watch closely for the timing and volume of resumed exports, which could influence semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy projects, and high-tech industrial growth.
China lifts export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, easing supply constraints for critical technology and semiconductor industries.
