New US sanctions see semiconductor suppliers halt business with China to 'protect U.S. national security'

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New sanctions against China could have a big effect on chipmakers.

On Friday, the United States announced new restrictions that ban US semiconductor equipment suppliers from exporting to China. The sanctions hope to cut off China's ability to obtain advanced semiconductors used for supercomputing due to the national security concerns, the US claims. , US-based equipment suppliers have to cease all business with Chinese semiconductor companies.

US semiconductor toolmakers such as Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA Corporation have already started work to comply with the new regulations. Lam is"pulling out support staff" from chipmakers in China, according to FT. An anonymous employee speaking to the publication said that they are being told to"stay away from fabs in China for now."

ASML, another chip toolmaker, has told all US employees to"refrain—either directly or indirectly—from servicing, shipping or providing support to any customers in China until further notice."from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security , are part of"ongoing efforts to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

Any US citizen or company that wants to provide services to Chinese chipmakers will need special approval from the Department of Commerce. Chinese chipmakers can apply for permission from the US to do business with these companies.

 

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Okay. They lost interest in Taiwan and started producing their own chips. Taiwan is China!

Is it a guy who works part on a train?

glad, i was able to buys some stuff from china.

Glad I upgraded not too long ago

If you’re looking to upgrade now is the time 💯

China has been expanding outside of China Everything will be made in Chinese factories outside of mainland China. This is just to prepare everyone for a cost increase

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