Overview
- Economy Minister Vincent Karremans suspended the order under the Goods Availability Act, calling it a constructive step after talks with Chinese authorities.
- Beijing’s case‑by‑case exemptions have allowed some Nexperia shipments to resume, reportedly linked to a recent understanding between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
- The suspension is temporary rather than a cancellation, and Dutch authorities say they can reinstate controls if needed.
- Dutch officials and an Amsterdam court previously cited security and governance concerns, including the court‑ordered suspension of CEO Zhang Xuezheng and US restrictions on parent Wingtech.
- China’s commerce ministry welcomed the move as a first step, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič praised it as stabilizing, and automakers reported improving supplies of critical components.