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Meanwhile the UK's rules provide an exemption for "low volume" manufacturers who register fewer than 2,500 new cars each year.

China said it would shorten review timelines for licenses to allow the sale of these minerals and consider exemptions.

In its first statement since the Dutch move took effect on September 30, Nexperia said it was "actively engaging" with authorities in Beijing to gain an exemption from China's counter-measures.

The company also said it is confident that it can work out an exemption from U.S. trade restrictions before a 60-day grace period runs out.

Experts say the ripple effects are being felt across the supply chain, even on businesses, like Mizuba, that were not bringing in shipments using the $800 exemption from tariffs, known as de minimis.