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Germanium and Gallium: U.S. Trade and Chinese Export Controls

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global supply chain for germanium and gallium is expected to encounter significant changes with the Chinese government’s announcement of new export controls on these critical minerals, effective August 1, 2023. Germanium and gallium hold immense importance in various industries such as semiconductors, solar panels, and electric vehicles. The United States is heavily reliant on imports for both of these critical minerals, especially from China given its dominant role as a major producer and supplier of both products. This executive briefing explores the potential implications of China’s export controls on the United States

Source: Staff Working Papers: U.S. International Trade Commission

DOI: 10.71476/v3xr-bc90

Authors: Blackwood, Matthew, DeFilippo, Catherine

Institution: United States International Trade Commission

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19, Geopolitics, Technology, Migration

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6902703826

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