The potential move, which could come as soon as Tuesday, comes amid reports of the use of forced labor in Xinjiang, where China has carried out a crackdown against mostly Muslim minorities.
Author: Ana Swanson
U.S. Penalizes 24 Chinese Companies Over Role in South China Sea
The Trump administration moved to cut them off from the American market on Wednesday, saying they had contributed to China’s controversial island-building campaign.
Banned Chinese Companies Deny Allegations They Abused Uighurs
Several firms that were blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department said they had found no evidence of forced labor or other abuses.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 11 Chinese Companies Over Human Rights
The move, which affects suppliers to major international brands such as Apple, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, could force companies to sever some ties to China.
White House Warns Against Chinese Investment, Citing Risk of Further Sanctions
Economic and security officials warned a federal fund against putting retirement savings in China at “a time of mounting uncertainty” for the relationship.
Global Trade Sputters, Leaving Too Much Here, Too Little There
As the pandemic stretches on, consumers and businesses could run short of some products in months to come.
White House Airlifts Medical Supplies From China in Coronavirus Fight
Officials have teamed up with medical supply companies to speed the arrival of masks, gloves, gowns and other goods.
Coronavirus May Delay Hard-Fought U.S. Trade Wins in China
The spread of the virus is likely to slow China’s progress in meeting the commitments it agreed to last month as part of the initial trade deal with the United States.
Trump’s Made-for-TV Trade War Keeps World Guessing
The president’s unpredictability and demands of China are complicating an end to the long-running dispute, experts say.
As Trump Escalates Trade War, U.S. and China Move Further Apart With No End in Sight
The standoff is upending the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.