China Bans Illumina Sequencer Imports as Trade Tensions Rise
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China banned the import of Illumina Inc. gene-sequencing machines as part of a wave of retaliatory measures against fresh US tariffs on all Chinese goods, deepening the US company’s woes in one of its key markets.
The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing announced the ban with immediate effect on Tuesday, marking the most concrete restriction against the company. Illumina is assessing the ministry’s decision and will continue to serve its existing customers in China, the company said in a statement.