Key facts
- China has imposed new restrictions on dozens of American companies.
- The measures include export controls and government procurement bans.
- The move signals renewed trade tensions between China and the United States.
China announced new restrictions on exports and government procurement targeting dozens of American companies on Monday, signaling fresh trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. Chinese soldiers held American and Chinese flags during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing on May 14. The two sides have continued to take trade measures against each other since the summit.