China bans government purchases from 46 US firms
News DeskLast Updated:22 June 2026, 07:42 AM ISTSeparately, China announced that public agencies would no longer be allowed to purchase products from 46 US entities<g fill="none". . .
News DeskLast Updated:22 June 2026, 07:42 AM ISTSeparately, China announced that public agencies would no longer be allowed to purchase products from 46 US entitiesRepresentational image (Photo: AP)Beijing: China has imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defence and rare earths mining, including Oshkosh Defense, which manufactures military vehicle fleets for the United States. In a statement on Monday, China's commerce ministry said exporters would be prohibited from supplying dual-use goods to the listed firms. It also barred organisations and individuals in any country or region from transferring Chinese-origin dual-use items to those companies. Separately, China announced that public agencies would no longer be allowed to purchase products from 46 US entities, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing's defence division. According to China's finance ministry, the restrictions took effect on Monday. However, companies with US investment operating in China will be exempt from the procurement ban. Published:22 Jun 2026, 07:42 am ISTDisclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from personal attacks. The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi.