Red-scare magnets show absurdity of decoupling

The Pentagon has stopped accepting new F-35 jets after it discovered that the metal used for a component in the stealth fighter's engine came from China.

Pentagon spokesperson Russell Goemaere said that an investigation in mid-August found that an alloy in the engine's lubricant pump did not comply with US procurement laws as it was of Chinese origin.

Although Goemaere confirmed the magnet does not transmit information or harm the aircraft, and that there are no risks involved, the US Department of Defense has still halted delivery of F-35 fighter jets to the military branches and international customers.