The conflict between the US and China in the semiconductor sector is escalating. The US imposes new sanctions limiting technological exports to China.
New US sanctions
Recently, the US announced new sanctions aimed at restricting semiconductor technology exports to China. These measures are intended to hinder China's ability to acquire and produce advanced technologies necessary for its military modernization. Specifically, the restrictions target the export of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, 24 types of semiconductor manufacturing tools, and three types of software. Additionally, 140 Chinese companies have been added to the blacklist of entities, further complicating trade relations with the US.
China's response
Chinese semiconductor companies have stated that they anticipated these sanctions and stockpiled necessary equipment. In response to US restrictions, China called for a boycott of American semiconductor manufacturers like Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm. China also banned the export of several critical minerals to the US, including gallium and germanium, which may affect American supply chains.
Consequences of the conflict
These actions mark a new escalation in the trade war between the two superpowers, significantly impacting the global semiconductor industry. Companies in China and the US must adapt to an increasingly complex and uncertain environment while seeking to secure their supply chains under new regulations.
The new sanctions and countermeasures underscore the growing tensions in US-China trade relations, which may have long-term implications for the global semiconductor industry.
