Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war. The region is resisting US efforts to tighten controls on chip exports to China, especially around older-generation tools.
Europe Resists US Chip Export Controls
According to TechCrunch, Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war. The region is resisting US efforts to tighten controls on chip exports to China, especially around older-generation tools.
ASML CEO Comments on China’s Chip Purchases
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Act would now put off limits.
Our Take: Europe’s Pushback on Washington’s Chip War
In our view, Europe’s pushback on Washington’s chip war is a significant development. The region is resisting US efforts to tighten controls on chip exports to China, especially around older-generation tools. This resistance is likely driven by economic interests and a desire to maintain trade relations with China. The MATCH Act, which would put older-generation deep ultraviolet tools off limits, is a key point of contention. Europe’s pushback could have implications for the global chip supply chain and US-China relations.
