Bypassing China’s critical minerals export ban: US buyers re-routing shipments via Mexico, Thailand, says report
Following China's export restrictions on antimony, gallium, and germanium, US imports from Thailand and Mexico have surged. This redirection suggests Chinese-origin materials are being rerouted through third countries to bypass the ban. Despite China's enforcement efforts to halt illegal transshipments, the lure of high overseas prices keeps these unofficial flows alive, driven by soaring demand.
Following China's export restrictions on antimony, gallium, and germanium, US imports from Thailand and Mexico have surged. This redirection suggests Chinese-origin materials are being rerouted through third countries to bypass the ban. Despite China's enforcement efforts to halt illegal transshipments, the lure of high overseas prices keeps these unofficial flows alive, driven by soaring demand.
