Trump Administration Plans Tougher Semiconductor Curbs, Urges Allies to Align with U.S. Policies on China

Donald Trump's administration is planning stricter restrictions on China's semiconductor industry while urging key allies like Japan and the Netherlands to align with U.S. policies. Recent discussions have focused on limiting Japanese and Dutch engineers from maintaining semiconductor equipment in China, continuing efforts pursued under Joe Biden. Trump officials are exploring new sanctions on specific Chinese companies and considering stricter limits on Nvidia chips exported to China without a license. They are also discussing tighter global restrictions on the quantity of AI chips that can be exported without a license.