China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into U.S. analog integrated circuit (IC) chips, a move that could lead to new tariffs on a category of semiconductors also known as "legacy" chips. The probe comes amid a separate U.S. investigation into

On September 13, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced an anti-discrimination investigation into U.S. measures against China in the integrated circuit sector, including tariffs, export control measures, and investment barriers. The probe was announced as high-level officials from both nations were meeting in Spain for bilateral trade

The U.S. Department of Commerce has revoked the general license for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to export controlled items to its China facilities, following a similar move targeting two Korean companies and one American company.

Last week, the U.S. government revoked waivers for U.S. technology exports that had been granted to Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix, under which these companies were able to export advanced wafer fabrication equipment from the U.S. for use at their Chinese facilities.

In a direct challenge to executive authority on technology exports, a new bill has been put forward by two Democrats in the House of Representatives, aiming to tighten control over advanced chip exports to China. This came after reports indicated that the Trump administration would allow the sales of some

Data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) indicates that the export control measures implemented by Beijing on gallium and germanium have reduced China's overall exports of the two minerals, with a stark divergence among importing nations. Exports to the U.S. experienced an initial hit

Taiwanese authorities have launched the first investigation under national security laws into alleged trade secret theft of key technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), a global leader for advanced chip production. The probe, focusing on the illicit acquisition of TSMC's 2-nanometer technology, underscores heightened efforts to safeguard