U.S. opposed to China’s export controls on gallium, germanium: Commerce Department

The U.S. Commerce Department says that it is opposed to the Chinese government’s decision to slap export controls on two rare earth metals: gallium and germanium.

Commerce Department officials issued a statement, noting that the U.S. government will engage with allies and partners to touch upon Beijing’s export controls.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has her work cut out for her when she visits China this week.