{"id":55784,"date":"2025-11-09T00:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T04:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/china-suspends-ban-on-critical-mineral-exports-to-u-s-until-late-2026\/55784\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T00:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T04:08:26","slug":"china-suspends-ban-on-critical-mineral-exports-to-u-s-until-late-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/china-suspends-ban-on-critical-mineral-exports-to-u-s-until-late-2026\/55784\/","title":{"rendered":"China Suspends Ban on Critical Mineral Exports to U.S. Until Late 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>China&#39;s Commerce Ministry has announced a suspension of its ban on approving exports of &quot;dual-use items&quot; related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States, effective immediately until November 27, 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The reversal temporarily reopens trade for critical minerals essential for <strong>semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense applications<\/strong>, where China holds significant global production dominance.<\/li>\n<li>The original ban, implemented in <strong>December 2024<\/strong> as a retaliatory measure against U.S. tech restrictions, had previously caused a sharp decline in shipments and was projected to potentially cost the U.S. economy billions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>China&#39;s Commerce Ministry announced on Sunday, November 9, 2025, that it has suspended its ban on approving exports of &quot;dual-use items&quot; containing gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States. This significant policy shift is effective immediately and will remain in place until <strong>November 27, 2026<\/strong>, providing a temporary reprieve for industries reliant on these critical materials.<\/p>\n<p>The original ban was imposed in <strong>December 2024<\/strong>, following earlier export controls on gallium and germanium that began in <strong>July 2023<\/strong>. The December 2024 measure was seen as a direct response to expanded U.S. restrictions on the sale of advanced semiconductor technology to China, with Beijing citing national security and dual military-civilian use concerns for the materials.<\/p>\n<p>These critical minerals are vital inputs across numerous high-tech sectors. <strong>Gallium<\/strong> and <strong>germanium<\/strong> are indispensable for the manufacturing of advanced <strong>semiconductors<\/strong>, <strong>solar panels<\/strong>, <strong>electric vehicles<\/strong>, infrared optics, fiber optics, and various military applications. China is a dominant global producer, accounting for approximately <strong>98.8% of refined gallium<\/strong> and <strong>59.2% of refined germanium<\/strong> output in 2023. <strong>Antimony<\/strong> is crucial for flame retardants, lead-acid batteries, and defense technologies such as night vision goggles and explosives, with China producing <strong>48% of the world&#39;s antimony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The previous export restrictions had a tangible impact, leading to a <strong>97% plunge in Chinese antimony shipments<\/strong> to the U.S. following their imposition in September 2024, and a <strong>200% surge in antimony prices<\/strong>. Prior to the suspension, Chinese customs data showed virtually <strong>zero shipments of germanium or gallium<\/strong> to the U.S. in the past year. The U.S. Geological Survey (<a href=\"\/stock\/USGS\">USGS<\/a>) had estimated that a complete ban on gallium and germanium exports could result in a <strong>$3.4 billion hit to U.S. GDP<\/strong>, with potential impacts ranging from <strong>$1.7 billion to $9.0 billion<\/strong> if disruptions occurred simultaneously. While the ban aimed to disrupt U.S. supply chains, some materials reportedly found their way to the U.S. via third countries, such as Belgium.<\/p>\n<p>The suspension of the ban is expected to alleviate some immediate supply chain pressures and could signal a potential de-escalation in the ongoing technology and trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. However, the temporary nature of the suspension, set to expire in late 2026, suggests that the underlying strategic competition over critical minerals and advanced technologies remains a key feature of U.S.-China relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways China&#39;s Commerce Ministry has announced a suspension of its ban on approving exports of &quot;dual-use items&quot; related to 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