China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tat

China has introduced stricter export controls on drones and related technologies to U.S. entities as part of its response to recent U.S. trade sanctions targeting Chinese firms. This move marks an escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the two economic giants. The new measures will require "strict case-by-case scrutiny" for sales to U.S. companies, reflecting Beijing's efforts to safeguard its technology sector and retaliate against perceived U.S. overreach. This tit-for-tat response underscores the deepening rift in U.S.-China relations and could have significant implications for global tech supply chains.