AMSL has already been prohibited from selling its most sophisticated machines to China since 2019. This year in June (following months of pressure by the US), the Netherlands also introduced<\/a> stricter export controls of high-end chip manufacturing products citing \u201cnational security interests.\u201d Unsurprisingly, ASML\u2019s advanced immersion DUV lithography systems<\/a> fall under the measures.<\/p>\n But last week, Washington updated its export restrictions<\/a> to include ASML\u2019s Twinscan NXT1930Di machine if it contains American-made parts. As a result, Europe\u2019s largest tech company will now have to app<\/a>ly for a US license to sell its device, even though exports are allowed according to Dutch regulations.<\/p>\n In response, during a parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, Dutch MPs demanded explanations from Foreign Trade Minister Liesje Schreinemacher, local news<\/a>paper Het Financiel Dagblad<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n This decision means that \u201cunilaterally the rules have been changed,\u201d said Mustafa Amhaouch, MP of the CDA political party. He added that \u201ceconomic jewels are being thrown aways\u201d as part of the geopolitical showdowns \u2014 which leads to uncertainty and financial harm for both the Netherlands and Europe as a whole.<\/p>\n Schreinemacher said she does support a countermeasure, noting that the US has the right to do its own security analysis. She also dismissed suggestions that \u201ceconomic motives\u201d were at play. In addition, the minister highlighted that ASML does not simply use American-made components, but also has production facilities in the US.<\/p>\n For its part, ASML \u201cwill seek further clarification from the US authorities,\u201d but is committed to complying with the export laws and regulations of the countries it operates, the company said in a statement. It doesn\u2019t expect an impact on its financial outlook until 2030.<\/p>\n ASML\u2019s now restricted deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine produces a variety of chips, ranging from more advanced, to mid-range, and older ones. According to Schreinemacher, the block will only affect sales to six Chinese factories.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the minister will further discuss the US measures in an upcoming meeting with EU member states in Brussels, and she said that the EU should have a greater role in decisions regarding the ban of sensitive technologies. \u201cEurope is a strong force, and we must use it,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n Unlike the US\u2019 clear decoupling strategy from China, the EU has been so far following a de-risking approach. But it seems that it will need to have a stronger stance in what appears to be an escalating chip war.\n <\/p><\/div>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n For forums sites go to Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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