The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan to restrict US software exports to China in response to Beijing’s latest rare earth export restrictions, Reuters reported, citing a US official and sources briefed by authorities.

The potential measures could target products ranging from laptops to jet engines.

"Everything imaginable is made with U.S. software," one source said, emphasizing the broad potential impact of the proposed export controls.

Some within the US government reportedly favor a more measured approach, and narrower policy proposals are also under consideration, according to the report.

Trump announces tariffs and software controls

President Trump responded to China’s rare earth restrictions on October 11 , announcing that the US would impose a 100% tariff on

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