China Targets Qualcomm, Ships as Xi and Trump Seek Leverage

China Launches Antitrust Probe of Qualcomm’s Autotalks Deal

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By Bloomberg News

October 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM UTC

Updated on

October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM UTC

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China slapped new port fees on US ships and started an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm Inc., the latest in a string of tit-for-tat moves as Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump jockey for leverage before a key meeting to discuss trade and other issues.