Kevin Hern: “China produces roughly 60% of the global germanium supply.”

“The proposed agreements could also help hinder China's ability to flood global markets with subsidized materials, drive prices below the cost of Western production, and discourage investment in alternative sources. China produces roughly 60% of the global germanium supply. and dominates the market through subsidies and strict export controls. I recently visited a germanium facility in Quapa, Oklahoma.” (02:32–02:36)

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