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Trump admin mulls curbs on U.S. software-powered exports to China Comment (1) The Trump administration is considering new restrictions on exports to China involving products made with U.S. software, escalating the ongoing technology and trade standoff between Washington and Beijing, according to a Reuters report that cites a U.S. official and three Quick Insights U.S. software export restrictions may negatively impact tech-related Chinese ETFs due to reduced access to critical U.S. technology, leading to possible declines in underlying Chinese tech stocks. Controls could cause volatility in broad U.S. ETFs due to repercussions on U.S. companies with significant China exposure and ripple effects from the trade standoff. The U.S. sees software export restrictions as retaliation against China's rare earth export controls, aiming to exert leverage by targeting global technology supply chains. Recommended For You