Washington proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States. It is explained that the reduction in flight time puts American airlines at a disadvantage. This is reported by UNN with reference to Reuters.
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On Thursday, the Trump administration proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes originating or terminating in the United States. Washington explained that the reduced flight time allowed by this practice puts American companies at a disadvantage.
It can be concluded that the corresponding proposal is another act of escalation in the trade war between China and the United States - the two largest economies in the world. The confrontation entered a new stage after Beijing tightened control over the export of rare earth elements, which are crucial for some US industries, on Thursday.
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