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flag China bans exports of key minerals to the U.S., threatening tech and military supply chains.

flag China has banned exports of critical minerals gallium and germanium to the U.S., affecting sectors like computer chips, military tech, and renewable energy. flag The U.S. is exploring options like restarting domestic mining and increasing recycling to mitigate the impact. flag These minerals, crucial for electronics, are mainly sourced from China, giving Beijing significant control over their supply. flag The ban, amid trade tensions, could disrupt U.S. supply chains, with potential losses up to $3 billion.

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