How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – US imports of antimony, gallium, and germanium from Thailand and Mexico are set to match or exceed pre-ban levels despite China’s export restrictions, customs data show.
- Records indicate that between December and May, Thai Unipet Industries transported over 3,366 tonnes of antimony goods from Thailand to the United States.
- China banned direct antimony exports to the US last December, leading Chinese exporters to reroute shipments through Thailand and Mexico to bypass the ban.
- Trade data and expert statements reveal clear evidence of transshipment, although involved companies remain unidentified, and Chinese firms creatively relabel shipments to avoid scrutiny.
- Ram Ben Tzion noted that there is a recurring trend in the data, describing it as a consistent pattern, while James Hsiao cautioned that undeclared smuggling can lead to jail sentences of over five years.
- The surge in US antimony imports from Thailand and Mexico suggests China faces enforcement challenges, as US demand remains near pre-ban levels despite higher prices.
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How companies bypass China's export bans to bring critical minerals to US
Companies are bringing critical minerals to the United States by rerouting shipments through third countries to bypass China's export controls. Amid trade conflict with the United States, China has restricted the export of several minerals, particularly to the United States.
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