In a joint statement ahead of a state visit involving President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren, National Security and International Trade and Finance Subcommittee ranking member Andy Kim and five other senior Senate Democrats urged Trump to adopt a tougher approach toward China. They called for an end to Chinese access to advanced chips and manufacturing equipment, continued U.S. support for Taiwan’s defense, and pressure on Xi over Beijing’s reported support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and Iran. The senators argued that China is exploiting weaknesses in U.S. export controls to advance its artificial intelligence capabilities and cited public reports that Chinese entities have provided Iran and its proxies with satellite imagery, technology and battlefield intelligence. They also criticized the administration’s domestic approach to artificial intelligence safeguards and research investment, as well as its treatment of U.S. allies.
2026-09-22U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Democrats urge tighter China technology controls and stronger security policies
Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren and six other senior Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to tighten controls on China’s access to advanced chips and manufacturing equipment. Ahead of a state visit involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, they also called for continued support for Taiwan and pressure on Beijing over its reported assistance to Russia and Iran.