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US, Japanese officials discussed China's yttrium curbs, document shows
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
US and Japanese officials held a meeting in September 2026 to discuss supply chain bottlenecks caused by China's export controls on yttrium, a rare earth metal critical for aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing. The discussion aimed at exploring US-Japan collaboration to strengthen supply chain resilience against China's restricted exports amid ongoing trade tensions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 3 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.
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US and Japanese semiconductor and aerospace founders face a critical window to secure alternative yttrium supplies or partner on domestic projects. China’s export curbs make supply disruptions inevitable, so rely less on China or innovation now.
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3 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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