Politics China turns to visas as trade war with US turns personal Beijing signals deportations and entry bans as Trump threatens new tariffs iStock.com/William_Potter Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 17 April 2026 The trade war between America and China is entering a new, more personal phase. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance Tables turn on US as Hong Kong imposes strict device access rules Compliance VW executive’s deportation a warning for multinationals Visas Nasa excludes Chinese researchers due to “national security” Human Rights US bill raises prospect of visa bans linked to religious persecution in Nigeria