China targets dozens of U.S. companies ahead of anticipated Trump tariffs

China on Thursday said it was adding dozens of American companies — including General Dynamics — to its export control list to "safeguard national security and interests." 

China's Ministry of Commerce said it would impose measures on 28 U.S. entities, and would also prohibit exports of dual-use items to the listed companies starting on Thursday, reported the Global Times, a Chinese daily viewed as aligned with Beijing, and the government-run Xinhua news agency. Dual-use items refers to those that can be used for either civilian or military purposes.  

General Dynamics did not immediately respond to a request for comment.