The Australian government has asked the United States to clarify that it "will cooperate with China" "Companies with significant ties to North Korea, Iran or Russia are excluded from receiving subsidies for critical minerals," the Australian government said. The U.S.
government has also expanded the scope of restrictions to current or former senior party officials and their immediate family members in the four countries. Australian businesses may find identifying Chinese elements in their supply chains "difficult" and "cumbersome" The measures also affect the Korean electric vehicle industry.