US Media: The U.S. Department of Commerce will ban the export of lithium-ion battery waste and tungsten waste within a year starting later in August, requiring these materials to be sold domestically. This move aims to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and ensure the supply of raw materials needed for national defense industries.
Tungsten is used in tank armor, weapons, and engine components due to its high strength and heat resistance, and China is the world's largest producer of tungsten, having already included it in its export restriction list.
In recent years, China has tightened exports of certain critical materials, prompting the United States and Western countries to race to secure the safety of raw materials needed for defense and other industries.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872698603146252/
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