China Sanctions 10 US Defense Firms in Trade Clash
Beijing said the move responds to U.S. military-linked blacklists and targets defense, drone and rare-earth supply chains, with export controls taking effect immediately.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce added 10 U.S. firms to its export control list, while the Ministry of Finance simultaneously banned 46 American companies from government procurement contracts.
- Beijing stated these actions respond to the Pentagon's expansion of its 'so-called List of Chinese Military Companies,' which added major tech firms including Alibaba Group, Baidu, and BYD earlier this month.
- Export controls prohibit transferring dual-use items to firms like MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, while the procurement ban targets defense contractors including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics.
- The Finance Ministry granted exemptions for U.S.-funded enterprises operating within China, with analysts describing the restrictions as largely symbolic given the targeted firms' minimal business exposure there.
- These retaliatory measures signal a new front in the U.S.-China trade war, testing the relationship despite efforts to stabilize ties during the May 14, 2026, summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
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BEIJING -- China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.
China targets US rare earth firms, other firms with export controls
Pentagon-backed MP Materials, which operates the active rare earth mine in the US, is involved in the mine-to-magnet supply chain. (MP Materials pic) BEIJING: China added MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, as well as eight other US entities it said are linked to the US military, to its export control list in retaliation for Washington placing several Chinese companies under restrictions this month. Aveox, a motor manufacturer for mission-critical …
China announced sanctions on Monday against 10 U.S. military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. measure that prevents some leading Chinese technology companies from accessing defense contracts.
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