[ad_1] Nevertheless, it is not only that the Trump administration is looming with it. Discussions are conducted to prevent the Japanese company TOKYO Electron and the Dutch company ASML from maintaining equipment in China. Washington has previously imposed similar restrictions on American companies such as Lam Research and KLA and applied materials. This step indicates a continuation of the efforts of the Biden era, although Trump officials seem ready to adopt strict measures. Huawei Mate 60 Pro. | Credit image - Huawei One of the main targets of repression is Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (SMIC), the leading chips maker in China and a main resource for Huawei. Biden's policies had already restricted some SMIC shipments while allowing each case's reviews. Trump officials are concerned that the vulnerabilities still enable SMIC to obtain basic manufacturing tools, and may help Huawei and the broader technology aspirations in China. Huawei itself has been a major target of US sanctions for years. In May 2019, the US Department of Commerce has placed Huawei in its list of entities, with the exception of the company to purchase spare parts and components of American suppliers without the approval of the government. This means that Huawei requests a special license to acquire the components of the United States, especially those related to 5G technology.
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Trump to outdo Biden in China chip sanctions
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