AdvertisementHigh tariffs on China could prevent the US defense industry from getting needed supplies, a Beijing advisor said. "If those military enterprises do not have supply from China, they will not be able to continue with their production." The US defense sector will face big repercussions if Donald Trump launches tariffs against China, an advisor tied to Beijing's government said. AdvertisementTo be sure, it remains to be seen how Trump's tariff ideas actually pan out. So far, the defense sector appears distracted by other developments tied to Trump's presidency.

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Persons: Donald Trump, Ding Yifan, Trump, Ding, Greg Hayes Organizations: Defense, State Council's Development Research Center, Financial Times, JPMorgan, Government, P Aerospace Locations: China, Beijing