WASHINGTON: The US has paused curbs on tech exports to China to avoid disrupting trade talks with Beijing and support President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a meeting with President Xi Jinping this year, the Financial Times said today.
The industry and security bureau of the commerce department, which oversees export controls, has been told in recent months to avoid tough moves on China, the newspaper said, citing current and former officials.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House and the department did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment outside business hours.