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US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in trade negotiations, sources say
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Commerce is slowing export licensing for aircraft parts to China to use as leverage in trade negotiations, including potential new regulations on landing gear and hydraulic fluids. This move targets China's dependence on US aviation suppliers, impacting China's state-owned plane maker COMAC and Boeing's aircraft parts supply.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Aviation Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face a tighter US grip on aircraft parts exports to China that disrupts supply chains and boosts leverage in trade talks. Act now to rethink dependencies on US aviation suppliers if you engage with Chinese markets or firms.
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3 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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