Tungsten Tensions: A New Front in Global Reciprocity The US has imposed a one year ban on exports of tungsten scrap and lithium ion battery "black mass" to China, marking a significant escalation in the trade war between the two nations.
This move is being seen as a major blow to Chinese recyclers who rely heavily on imports to fuel their operations.
Tungsten, an extraordinary metal with high melting point, density, and strength, plays a crucial role in many modern technologies, including semiconductors, aerospace equipment, and artificial intelligence chips.