Former president plans tough new tech limits on China if elected again
A potential next term could bring stricter tech-related measures against China than during previous administration. Ex-officials hint at quick decisive actions instead of long talks
During his first term Donald Trump started limiting Chinaʼs tech growth but his possible next presidency might bring even stronger actions
The ex-presidents team wants to use two main tools to restrict Chinaʼs tech development:
- Import fees as defense wall
- Tech export limits as main weapon
Former govt workers say that if Trump wins next years election his new team wont spend time on long discussions with Beijing (which is different from current White House approach). Instead theyʼll push for quick-action policies - even if it creates some short-term problems
Republican policy-makers who might get top jobs are ready to take more direct steps than Bidenʼs careful diplomatic style: theirs going to be a no-nonsense approach to limiting Chinaʼs tech progress. The new strategy will focus on expanding current limits and finding new ways to slow down Chinaʼs tech growth
