Biden Export Control Official Predicts Continued Aggressive Approach Under Trump

In the Media  |  March 24, 2025

The Wall Street Journal

Matthew Axelrod, who served as Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Commerce Department under President Biden, told The Wall Street Journal that aggressive export controls, particularly those targeting China, are expected to continue under a second Trump administration. While he anticipates some regulatory simplifications, Axelrod emphasized bipartisan support for restricting China’s access to U.S. military technologies and predicted significant corporate export enforcement actions in 2025.

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