China’s gallium grip looms over Trump’s Beijing visit as critical deadline nears

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kandy WongFebruary 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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Ahead of a potential visit by Donald Trump to China in April, the US's reliance on Chinese gallium supplies is expected to be a key point of discussion. China dominates the global gallium market, a metal crucial for various high-tech industries, and the US imports almost all of its gallium, primarily from China. A previous Chinese ban on gallium exports to the US was suspended in November but is set to expire on November 27th. The Trump administration aims to prevent renewed restrictions on gallium exports during trade talks, buying time for the US to develop alternative supply sources. This issue highlights America's strategic vulnerability due to its dependence on China for critical minerals.

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Cerro de Pasco Resources 40% Washington 40% US National Mining Association 40% Ministry of Commerce 50% US-China trade war 60% Beijing ×270% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×585% China ×890%

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gallium 100% china 90% us-china trade 80% critical minerals 70% strategic resources 60% export controls 60% supply chain 50% semiconductors 40% trump visit 40%

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