China Blacklists 10 U.S. Firms, Bars 46 From Procurement Over Security
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 22
China Blacklists 10 U.S. Firms, Bars 46 From Procurement Over Security
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 22
Summary
China on Monday put 10 U.S. companies on its export control list and separately restricted 46 American firms from Chinese government procurement.
Dual-use exports to the 10 blacklisted firms must stop immediately, and any China-origin dual-use items cannot be transferred to them by organizations or individuals in any country or region.
The Ministry of Commerce said the move was needed to safeguard national security, while the Finance Ministry issued the procurement restrictions in a parallel action.
Named companies include Aveox, Red Cat Holdings, Teal Drones, Jaia Robotics, Ball Aerospace & Technologies, MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, signaling pressure on defense- and rare-earth-linked businesses.
As China weaponizes critical minerals, will global industries be forced to choose sides in the escalating US-China tech war?
Is China's export ban a defensive reply to US attempts to contain its technological and economic growth?
Can the US build a rare earth supply chain before its defense industry stalls under China's ban?
China Escalates Economic War: Procurement Ban on 46 U.S. Firms and Rare Earth Export Controls Deepen Tech Rivalry
Overview
China has escalated its economic measures against the United States by announcing a procurement ban on 46 U.S. companies, effective June 22, 2026, while still allowing U.S.-funded firms in China to buy from them. At the same time, China imposed export controls on U.S. rare earth producers, including major firms like MP Materials and USA Rare Earth. These moves come as the G7 agreed to limit rare earth imports from any single country to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Together, these actions highlight the growing strategic competition over essential resources and technology.