Arma secretă a Beijingului: Cum a devenit ytriul, un metal obscur, noul câmp de bătălie dintre SUA și China

Yttrium, a rare metal crucial for technology, is at the center of US-China trade discussions. China has halted yttrium exports to the US since mid-2025, making it a strategic asset in negotiations. Japan has faced similar restrictions due to political tensions with China. The scarcity of yttrium could severely impact energy, semiconductor, and aerospace sectors, as nearly all production comes from China. The EU has urged China to address these export issues to avoid political pressure for alternative solutions.