Sun Nov 09 11:54:28 UTC 2025: Summary:
China has lifted its ban on exporting key materials like gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the U.S. The suspension, effective immediately, extends until November 27, 2026. This move also includes lifting stricter checks on graphite exports. It follows earlier suspensions on export controls related to rare earth and lithium battery materials. These decisions come after an agreement between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce tariffs and pause trade measures for a year.
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China Eases Trade Tensions, Suspends Export Ban on Key Materials to U.S.
Beijing, November 9, 2025 – China has announced the suspension of its export ban on gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States, effective immediately. The Commerce Ministry stated the suspension will remain in effect until November 27, 2026.
The initial ban, which included stricter end-user checks on graphite exports, was imposed in December 2024. This latest development follows Friday’s announcement of lifted export controls on certain rare earth and lithium battery materials.
The move is seen as a significant step towards easing trade tensions between the two nations, following an agreement reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year. The leaders had pledged to reduce tariffs and pause other trade measures for a year, paving the way for improved economic relations.
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