A proposed U.S. bill seeks to restrict the export of chip technology from partner countries to China. The Dutch government has expressed criticism, noting that such measures could significantly impact the operations of the Netherlands-based chip equipment manufacturer ASML.
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.
China is intensifying efforts to develop its own independent semiconductor production capabilities in response to American restrictions and competition with the Dutch company ASML. Experts note that China is aggressively recruiting talent and investing heavily to catch up in this high-stakes global race for chip technology.
The Netherlands and the broader European region risk losing significant industry and thousands of jobs to China and the United States. In response, the Scientific Council for Government Policy advises the Dutch cabinet to consider unconventional measures, such as imposing import tariffs and lowering the euro exchange rate.
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