US mulls restricting tech exports to China amid rare earth spat

Business Oct 22, 2025

The Trump administration is considering strict new rules that would limit exports of products made with US software to China—think electronics and industrial gear.
This move comes as a response to China tightening its own controls on rare earth elements.

Potential impact on global tech supply chains

If these rules go through, global tech supply chains could take a hit, since so many products rely on US software.
The back-and-forth between the US and China over trade keeps escalating, with both sides warning of countermeasures.
The timing is especially tense, landing just before President Trump and President Xi are set to meet—highlighting how high-tech trade is now a major flashpoint between the two countries.