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US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

The decision restricts testing and certification bodies in countries lacking mutual recognition agreements with the US.

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The US Federal Communications Commission has banned Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for the US market.
The move, aimed at restoring trade balance, precedes a scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and leader Xi Jinping.

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The FCC is restricting testing bodies in countries that do not have reciprocal trade or mutual recognition agreements with the US.

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The United States on Thursday banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, just weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to bar testing laboratories and certification bodies in China and other economies that lack a “mutual recognition agreement” or reciprocal trade agreement with the US.

“This is consistent with President Trump’s broader effort to restore balance and fairness with respect to America’s dealings with foreign nations,” said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Open Questions

Which specific Chinese laboratories are impacted?
How will this affect the timeline of upcoming trade talks?