- China suspended exports of critical minerals globally but may ease restrictions for certain semiconductor firms.
- The US is intensifying visa restrictions on Chinese students, especially those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or in sensitive fields, impacting international students and US universities.
The United States has recently halted the sale of certain critical technologies to China, including jet engines, semiconductors, chemicals, and machinery. Companies are now required to obtain licenses before shipping these goods to China, and some previously granted licenses have been revoked. This move follows China’s recent restrictions on exporting critical minerals and marks a new phase in the ongoing trade tensions between the two countries. Although both sides agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs earlier, the latest restrictions indicate that the trade conflict over key supply chains is far from over, as indicated in the publication by Silicon Republic.
Recent Developments in US-China Trade and Visa Policies
In April, China stopped exporting several critical minerals globally. However, state media recently suggested that China might ease these restrictions for some Chinese and European semiconductor companies. Reports also indicate that China has resumed limited shipments of rare earth minerals and magnets to the United States, though supplies remain tight.
On May 29, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described trade negotiations between the two nations as “a bit stalled,” noting that progress may require direct talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to work with the Department of Homeland Security to more aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or studying sensitive subjects. This follows the US decision to pause all new visa interviews for international students and consider social media screening for applicants. The policy changes impact not only students worldwide but also US universities that rely heavily on international tuition fees.
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Source: SiliconRepublic
