The U.S. is closely monitoring the UAE’s deepening engagement with China, with concerns mounting inside the Trump administration over strategic technology cooperation.
The following note outlines the White House’s growing unease over recent Emirati delegations to China and the perceived risk of strategic drift away from U.S. interests.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- U.S. National Security Council’s internal assessment of the UAE-China tech relationship
- Specific areas of concern, including artificial intelligence (AI) and dual-use infrastructure
- Measures under consideration by Washington to curb further Emirati alignment with China
