Export Controls
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China's Rare Earth Controls: Exports See Partial Rebound After London Meeting
China's rare earth export controls, implemented in April, caused an initial dip in its exports, but a recent analysis of monthly data indicates a partial rebound in June. This uptick follows trade talks between the U.S. and China, where the controls were a central point of discussion.
Reports Indicate Trump Administration Will Grant Chip Export Licenses on China Sales in Exchange for Cut of Revenue
The Financial Times reported yesterday that the Trump administration has worked out a deal with Nvidia and AMD under which the semiconductor companies will be granted export licenses on chip sales to China, and in return the companies will give the U.S. government 15% of the revenue from these
China Vows Sanctions on Foreign Firms Violating Export Controls
Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) signaled its intent to sanction foreign companies found in violation of its export control measures, particularly those related to strategic minerals and dual-use technologies. It underscores China's commitment to fortifying its export control regime, which has been in the
U.S. Commerce Department Imposes Fine for Illegal EDA Exports
Yesterday, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed "an administrative penalty" of $95 million on Cadence Design Systems Inc. for "illegal exports of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) hardware and software and semiconductor design technology" to Chinese parties on the Entity List.
China Approves Synopsys Deal With Strings Attached
Earlier this month, China's market regulator conditionally approved a $35 billion acquisition by one U.S. company, Synopsys, of another, Ansys. The findings and conditions are summarized below.
EU, China Summit Ends with Divisions on Trade
A high-level summit between the European Union and China this week underscored persistent deep divisions over trade imbalances and market access, with some progress on export controls. While both sides expressed a desire for cooperation, the detailed exchanges revealed significant hurdles to easing economic friction.
China Tightens Tech Controls Targeting Battery and Mineral Sector
Last week, Beijing updated its export control catalog to include critical technologies for battery cathode materials and refined lithium extraction, potentially adding new regulatory hurdles for international companies dependent on Chinese advanced material processing and broadening its strategic grip on global supply chains.