Although the measures disproportionately affect Chinese suppliers, U.S. officials say FCC policies are structured globally rather than explicitly targeting China. Officials believe this approach has allowed Washington to increase pressure on Chinese technology companies without unnecessarily escalating tensions with Beijing. Chinese authorities have criticized FCC measures as discriminatory and warned that they could disrupt global supply chains. U.S. officials and analysts increasingly view the FCC as a central tool in Washington’s China technology policy. Despite Beijing’s countermeasures and ongoing efforts to stabilize trade relations, national security experts expect the agency’s pressure on Chinese technology and supply chains to continue.