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China Suspends Export Ban on Gallium, Germanium, and Antimony to the U.S. Until Late 2026

China has suspended its export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S. until November 2026, following trade talks between Presidents Xi and Trump.

95News•11/9/2025

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China Controls the Rare Earths the World Buys — Can Trump’s New Deals Change That?

China currently dominates around 70 % of rare-earth mining and about 90 % of their processing—giving it significant leverage over global supply chains. While Donald Trump has announced new deals (including one with Australia) aiming to diversify supply, analysts warn that reshaping the market will take years rather than months.

95News•10/28/2025