U.S. chipmakers meet Biden officials on China policy amid calls for caution on restrictions
- U.S. chipmakers urged Biden administration to refrain from further restrictions on sales to China, warning of supply chain disruptions.
- Industry leaders met with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, NEC Chair Lael Brainard, and NSA Jake Sullivan to discuss China policy.
- Discussions aimed at shaping U.S. policy towards China and the semiconductor industry amid consideration of new regulations.
- Further tightening of rules could disrupt supply chains, create uncertainty, and prompt retaliation from China, chipmakers cautioned.
- Meetings follow earlier plea from Semiconductor Industry Association asking Biden administration to avoid additional curbs on chip sales to China.