58 mins ago · United States
US designates helium as critical material as Europe faces supply squeeze
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What we know
The US has declared helium a critical material as war in the Middle East and export curbs by Russia and China squeeze global supplies of a gas vital to chipmaking, leaving Europe scrambling to secure its share.
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US designates helium as critical material as Europe faces supply squeeze
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