Proposed Funding Ban on U.S.-China Science Collaboration

The Office of Management and Budget is considering a new rule that would halt research funding for U.S. collaborations with China. This change comes as China has overtaken the United States in science and engineering research investment and production.

On August 11, 2026, a report highlighted this shift. A U.S. government board that manages $9 billion in federal science funding was ready to deliver a strong message to both the president and Congress. The report emphasized China’s leadership in these fields.