China Expands Economic Pressure Tools Amid Trade Truce with Trump
China has been expanding its economic pressure mechanisms against the U.S. under the cover of a trade truce with Donald Trump. Since October 2025, China has implemented new laws, tightened rare earth export controls, and restricted foreign technology in state sectors. These actions suggest a strategic buildup of economic influence tools ahead of a planned summit between Xi Jinping and Trump in mid-May.
Topics: China-U.S. Relations Economic Pressure Rare Earth Exports Supply Chain Trade Truce