Trump reinforces ban on U.S. investments in China
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U.S. President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has signed an order strengthening a November ban on U.S. investments in alleged Chinese military companies, the White House said on Wednesday, curbing Chinese access to U.S. capital markets days before he leaves office.
Under the amended directive, by Nov. 11, 2021, U.S. investors will be required to have completely divested their holdings of securities of companies designated by the Defense Department as owned or controlled by the Chinese military.
The change expands the scope of the initial November executive order, which initially only restricted U.S. investors from buying those securities by that date. Reuters had previously reported that the change was under consideration.
“Today’s executive order ensures that the United States retains a key tool to protect U.S. investors from funding Chinese military modernization,” a senior administration official said.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
