Overview

• The U.S. has implemented its third set of restrictions in three years, targeting 140 Chinese semiconductor companies, including chip equipment makers.
• Chinese industry associations, representing sectors like automotive and telecommunications, claim U.S. chips are no longer reliable or secure.
• The groups are calling for increased use of domestic chips and strengthened global partnerships with non-U.S. suppliers.
• The new U.S. sanctions are said to disrupt global supply chains, increase costs, and harm trust in American chip reliability.
• The escalating trade tensions come as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to reintroduce tariffs on Chinese goods in January.