Hey readers! Big news in tech and trade: the U.S. Commerce Department is cooking up new rules to curb imports of drones and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles from the Chinese mainland (and other foreign rivals) over national security worries 🚀⚠️.
Here's the lowdown:
- The new rules, expected this month, target key components in drones—think onboard computers, communication and flight control systems, ground stations, software, and data storage.
- Vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds (about 4.5 tonnes) like trucks could also get the boot.
- This follows similar Biden-era rules set to ban nearly all Chinese mainland cars and trucks starting in 2026.
- Most U.S. commercial drones come from the Chinese mainland—over half by DJI, the world's top drone maker.
China isn't taking this lightly. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China firmly opposes overstretching national security to block trade and will take all measures to defend its rights 💼🌏.
As markets and supply chains shake up, what's next in global tech trade? Keep an eye on developments to see how this reshapes industries 🌐👀.
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U.S. plans to restrict imports of Chinese drones, heavy-duty vehicles
cgtn.com
