US Slows Aircraft Part Exports to China to Gain Trade Leverage

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The US has slowed aircraft-part exports to China as President Trump seeks leverage in ongoing trade negotiations. Reuters reported that the US government has slowed down the approval and export process for aircraft components destined for China to provide the administration with additional bargaining power.

This move impacts a high-value sector and adds fresh uncertainty to the aerospace supply chain and broader US-China relations. The escalation in trade friction highlights the continued strategic use of export controls during bilateral discussions.