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US designates helium as critical material as Europe faces supply squeeze

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…

  • US designates helium as critical material for semiconductor and energy needs
  • Helium exports from Qatar disrupted by Iran's Hormuz Strait closure
  • Europe struggles with helium supply squeeze amid China transit point

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