China’s Ministry of Commerce

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Reported to have called the US research-security measures 'discriminatory'

The Pentagon designated Chinese-funded Confucius Institutes a national security threat on October 23, 2026, after saying it had dismantled 80 programs that re-formed under new names at 30 US universities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called them "propaganda cells" with "the same mission: to steal intellectual property and to infiltrate the minds of American students."

Updated Oct 29

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Administers Chinese trade policy and export controls

President Trump and President Xi Jinping moved their countries from tariff war to summit diplomacy in 2026. After a phone call in February, Trump traveled to Beijing in May for the first U.S. presidential visit to China since 2017. The two sides agreed to a 'constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability,' a framework Beijing said would guide relations for three years.

Updated Oct 23

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As of June 2026: Issued the blacklist

China told its exporters to stop selling sensitive goods to 20 more Japanese organizations, including the government's main defense research institute. It is the second such blacklist in four months, and it widens a trade barrier between the world's second- and fourth-largest economies.

Updated Jun 29

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As of May 2026: Using export controls and licensing to shape leverage in tech and trade disputes

The U.S. just tried to name a new era into existence: "Pax Silica." On December 12, 2025, Washington launched a coalition with key tech allies to lock down the ingredients of AI power—minerals, silicon, energy inputs, and the factories that turn them into chips and data centers.

Updated May 15

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As of May 2026: Condemning Mexico’s tariff hikes and weighing possible responses

Mexico's Congress approved a sweeping tariff overhaul: starting in 2026, thousands of imports from China, India, and other non-FTA Asian countries will face duties up to 50%, with most capped around 35%. The package targets autos, auto parts, steel, textiles, plastics and clothing, aiming to protect local jobs and raise billions in revenue.

Updated May 11