China’s Ministry of Commerce announced the suspension of its export restrictions on several critical “dual-use” materials — including gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials — previously banned from sale to the United States.
The suspension, effective immediately, will last until November 27, 2026.
The original ban was introduced in December 2024, amid heightened trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
In its statement, the ministry also said it would suspend stricter end-user checks for dual-use graphite exports to the U.S., easing another layer of restrictions imposed alongside the earlier ban.
Part of Wider Trade De-Escalation
The announcement follows similar steps taken last week, when China lifted export controls on certain rare earth and lithium battery materials imposed in October.
The coordinated moves come after discussions between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly agreed to reduce tariffs and pause additional trade measures for a year.
Analysts see the development as a positive sign for global supply chains, particularly in the electronics and renewable energy industries, where these materials are essential.
The ministry emphasized that the temporary suspension aims to “support global trade stability” while negotiations continue over broader trade frameworks between the two nations.
