Export of Sensitive U.S. Technology Slows Under Trump

The Trump administration has made it harder for U.S. tech companies to export sensitive U.S. technologies, such as encryption software, semiconductors and drones. Export license approvals have dropped and rejections have risen in recent years, data obtained by The Information shows, and lawyers advising companies seeking export licenses say it’s taking longer to win approvals.

Still, the overall number of government-approved export licenses for technologies with both military and civilian uses far outpaces denials, the data shows. This suggests President Donald Trump’s desire to clamp down on the export of sensitive technologies, particularly to China, has had a relatively limited impact.