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US, Japanese officials discussed China's yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
US and Japanese officials met in September 2026 to discuss supply bottlenecks in Chinese yttrium exports, critical for aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing, amid ongoing disruptions caused by China's export controls. The discussions aimed at strengthening US-Japan collaboration to enhance supply chain resilience ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
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 firms reliant on yttrium must brace for continued supply disruptions due to China's strict export controls. You need to urgently secure alternative sources or partnerships before these bottlenecks halt production and escalate costs.
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3 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026
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