China hits dozens of US companies with export controls, procurement bans

Measures against drone, rare-earth and other entities signal fresh trade tensions

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Chinese soldiers hold American and Chinese flags during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing on May 14. The two sides have continued to take trade measures against each other since the summit. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI

June 22, 2026 11:26 JST

Updated on June 22, 2026 13:57 JST

BEIJING -- China on Monday announced new restrictions on exports and government procurement targeting dozens of American companies, signaling fresh trade tensions between the two economic superpowers.

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