US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China



News US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China Rule is designed to safeguard US national security, though DPRK likely hasn’t exported tantalum in decades Ethan Jewell August 25, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Heavy machinery along the Taedong River, Oct. 7, 2016 \| Image: NK News The U.S. on Thursday finalized a ban on imports of the rare element tantalum from North Korea, China, Russia and Iran in a bid to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign suppliers. According to the Defense Department, restricting imports of the rare chemical element is necessary for national security reasons, as it is used in a range of sensitive, defense-related technology such high-quality capacitors and jet engines. The U.S. on Thursday finalized a ban on imports of the rare element tantalum from North Korea, China, Russia and Iran in a bid to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign suppliers. According to the Defense Department, restricting imports of the rare chemical element is necessary for national security reasons, as it is used in a range of sensitive, defense-related technology such high-quality capacitors and jet engines. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China

Rule is designed to safeguard US national security, though DPRK likely hasn’t exported tantalum in decades

Ethan Jewell August 25, 2022

US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China

Heavy machinery along the Taedong River, Oct. 7, 2016 | Image: NK News

The U.S. on Thursday finalized a ban on imports of the rare element tantalum from North Korea, China, Russia and Iran in a bid to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign suppliers.

According to the Defense Department, restricting imports of the rare chemical element is necessary for national security reasons, as it is used in a range of sensitive, defense-related technology such high-quality capacitors and jet engines.

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