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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 its share.
October 23, 2026 by
US designates helium as critical material as Europe faces supply squeeze
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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.

Read the full original article: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/us-designates-helium-as-critical-material-as-europe-faces-supply-squeeze

Sources: euronews_world

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