San Diego, CA, September 12, 2024: TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing supply-chain and market trend analysis – has identified a potential strain on US semiconductor manufacturing capability as Chinese export restrictions on key materials have been announced. Most recently, China announced restrictions of antimony, a key mineral required for chips used in defense equipment. This follows a series of other export controls enacted by China in 2023, most notably on graphite, germanium, gallium, and other rare earths. These materials have all been identified as critical inputs for chips required in the US defense and the semiconductor industry. Despite...
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