According to Reuters, the Donald Trump administration has proposed restricting Chinese airlines from flying over Russian territory to the United States and vice versa.
According to American authorities, this creates an unfair competitive advantage by reducing flight times and fuel costs for Chinese carriers.
The initiative has become a new phase in the trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing and follows China's decision to tighten control over the export of rare earths.
Russia closed its skies to American airlines in 2022, but allowed Chinese flights to transit.
