US officials are considering the possibility of restricting the import of smartphones, key components of aircraft and cars in order to undermine the Russian economy in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is reported by Reuters, citing its sources in the administration of U.S. President Joseph Biden.

These measures, according to the insider, will complement the economic sanctions that are being prepared in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"Measures to be discussed at the White House meeting include 'emergency' export controls that could cut off Russia's access to a wide range of industrial and consumer technologies," a Biden administration official said.

According to the official, such restrictions could seriously affect Russian consumers, industries and employment.

Biden, according to the source, could use the same tools that former President Donald Trump's administration used when it blocked Chinese telecommunications company Huawei's access to advanced semiconductors.