Trump administration scraps Biden gun export restrictions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating rules against sales to 36 countries deemed high-risk for the weapons being diverted to criminals and terrorists. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security said the move will restore export rules that existed under Trump's first term and create "hundreds of millions of dollars per year in export opportunities" for U.S. gun manufacturers. The move aligns with Trump's views on guns and ownership.