Netherlands Lobbies US to Block Export Controls Limiting ASML Sales to China
The Netherlands is lobbying the United States to halt plans to expand export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, according to the Dutch financial daily Business. The proposed legislation would further restrict ASML NV's ability to sell immersion DUV lithography machines to China. ASML is the global sole supplier of these advanced tools, which are essential for etching the most complex semiconductor circuits.
The Dutch government is pressing US lawmakers over the bill, which aligns with broader efforts to pressure American allies in adopting stricter export rules targeting China's semiconductor ambitions. The lobbying underscores the commercial impact of US policy on European tech exporters and highlights ongoing friction between Washington and Beijing over chip supply chains.
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@polymarketJUST IN: The Netherlands is pressing U.S. lawmakers over a bill that could force allies to adopt tougher China chip export controls.
@techmemeThe Netherlands is lobbying the US not to expand chip equipment export controls that would constrain ASML's ability to sell immersion DUV machines to China (Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
@businessThe Netherlands is lobbying the US to not expand export controls on semiconductor equipment, a move that would constrain ASML's ability to sell to China