U.S. slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks trade leverage

The U.S. has slowed export licensing for aircraft components destined for China, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move signals heightened protectionism as the Trump administration uses supply chain restrictions as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.

The slowdown affects critical aerospace suppliers and underscores escalating U.S.-China strategic competition in high-tech sectors, compounding supply chain fragmentation risks for manufacturers and exporters.