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The Trump administration suspects an ASML chipmaking machine made it into China. ASML says that's impossible.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has informed ASML executives that Washington believes an extreme ultraviolet lithography system may be operating in China. ASML has denied the accusation, stating such a shipment is impossible. The reports caused ASML shares to slip in Amsterdam.
What changed
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick specifically identified EUV technology as the tool of concern in recent meetings with ASML.
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US Government Suspects ASML EUV Machine Reached China
confidence 90%US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has informed ASML executives that Washington believes an extreme ultraviolet lithography system may be operating in China. ASML has denied the accusation, stating such a shipment is impossible. The reports caused ASML shares to slip in Amsterdam.
What's confirmed:
- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised concerns with ASML executives that an extreme ultraviolet lithography system may be in China.
- ASML denied the US suggestion that an advanced chipmaking machine reached China.
- EUV machines are used by companies like TSMC to produce high-performance chips for Apple and Nvidia.
- ASML shares fell in Amsterdam following reports of US concerns.
Still unconfirmed:
- China may have made inroads into gaining the ability to make advanced chips via an ASML tool.