Biden hits Russia with tough export curbs, slashing access to global tech

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about Russia’s attack on Ukraine in Washington
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis

By Alexandra Alper and Karen Freifeld

The Biden administration announced sweeping export restrictions against Russia on Thursday, hammering its access to global exports of everything from commercial electronics and computers to semiconductors and aircraft parts.