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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

The restrictions from China may trigger former producers in Germany and Kazakhstan to restart commercial production, which could provide the U.S. With existing domestic deposits and expanding processing capacity, Exiger’s research and analysis suggests that the U.S. is capable of achieving full domestic production over the long term.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Kazakhstan. Isle of Man.