Unintended Consequences: How Trump's Tech Sales Bans Backfire
2025-03-24
Financial Times
The Trump administration's technology sales bans, aimed at restricting European and American tech companies from selling to China, may have an unexpected outcome. Instead of achieving its intended goals, the bans could ultimately hurt the US tech industry, causing a 'big headache' for tech giants like Foxconn. As the US-China trade war escalates, the long-term effects of these tariffs on the global tech market remain uncertain, with potential consequences for the digital economy and international trade policies. Key players in the industry are already feeling the impact, making it a critical issue to watch.
