Overview
- Economy Minister Vincent Karremans announced the suspension on November 19 after consultations with European and international partners.
- The late-September state takeover had prompted a Chinese export ban on Nexperia products, triggering a serious chip shortfall for European automakers.
- China granted limited exemptions in early November, allowing some shipments to resume and easing immediate supply pressures.
- Nexperia, owned by China’s Wingtech and based in Nijmegen, supplies high-volume, simple semiconductors used in vehicle electronic control units.
- The Netherlands says talks with China will continue in the coming months to monitor supply conditions and maintain a constructive dialogue.