US adds 16 companies to its export blacklist, mostly in China

The US Commerce Department added 16 companies to its Entity List, restricting their access to American technology and goods. Most of these companies are based in China, with two in Singapore.

Being on the Entity List means these companies cannot buy US-origin technology or goods without a special license, which is usually denied. This makes it harder for them to operate, especially if they rely on specialized components or software from American suppliers. It also signals to other international companies that doing business with these entities carries a higher risk of US scrutiny.