ALBAWABA – The United States (US) strongly opposes the recent export controls announced by the Chinese government on gallium and germanium, a Department of Commerce spokesperson said Wednesday. The US “Firmly” opposes China’s latest measures and will be consulting with allies on the issue, they said. Gallium and germanium metals are used in the production of semiconductors, chips and microchips, electric vehicles, fiber optic cables and other electronics and tech-related ...