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China blacklisted six American companies and restricted drone exports in retaliation for Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods.
China blacklisted six American companies and restricted the export of drones to the U.S. in retaliation for Trump's latest tariff increases on Chinese goods. The drone restrictions are particularly notable—they target a technology where the U.S. has become dependent on Chinese components for some military and commercial applications.
China is escalating beyond tit-for-tat tariffs into supply chain restrictions. Limiting drone exports creates leverage beyond just pricing—it affects availability and dependency. This is China signaling it can disrupt U.S. access to specific technologies if the tariff war continues. The escalation suggests both sides are moving toward a longer confrontation, not a quick negotiated settlement.
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