US considering curbs on exports to China made with US software, sources say

 

 The United States is considering new restrictions on exporting products made with American software to China, according to multiple sources close to the matter. 

This move represents a major escalation in the ongoing trade and technology conflict between Washington and Beijing, following new Chinese controls on rare earth exports.

US Plans Sweeping Export Curbs Sources indicate that the Trump administration is weighing whether to bar a wide range of exports to China—including laptops, aviation components, and other technologies—that utilize US-developed software. 

These controls would potentially impact not only direct shipments from the US, but also products manufactured abroad that include US software or technology.​  

The measures under consideration would be similar to those the US applied against Russia in 2022, following its invasion of Ukraine. 

If enacted, the restrictions could take effect as early as November 1, 2025, a date President Trump has cited in recent statements.​  

Background: Trade Tensions Rise Relations between the two global powers have deteriorated further after the Chinese government announced stricter export restrictions on rare earth materials critical for high-tech industries ranging from electronics to defense. 

In response, President Trump recently announced an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese goods and new export controls targeting “critical software” and technology.​  

While the US government has not provided details on which types of software would be affected, industry experts say the impact could ripple through cloud computing, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and other technology sectors.​  

Reactions and What’s Next The Chinese embassy has strongly opposed the proposed measures, vowing to protect China’s economic and technological interests if the US follows through.​ 

Global markets have already experienced heightened volatility as investors fear a further breakdown in global supply chains and increased costs for technology products.​  

Some US industry groups, including major tech firms, are urging the administration to reconsider, warning that broad restrictions could harm American companies as well as Chinese rivals.​  

The situation remains fluid, and further announcements or negotiations are expected as both countries prepare for high-level talks later this year. 

The possibility of strict export controls marks a significant moment in the evolving technological rivalry between the world’s two largest economies.​  

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