According to Reuters, today (October 23), the Trump administration is considering broad software restrictions on chip exports to China.
Three informed sources said that the U.S. has ordered a large number of companies to stop shipping goods to China without permission and have revoked licenses granted to certain suppliers.
A source said that these new restrictions could escalate tensions with Beijing, as their aim seems to be to prevent China from obtaining products needed for key industries. The affected products include semiconductor design software and chemicals, butane and ethane, machine tools, and aviation equipment.
The U.S. Department of Commerce said it is reviewing exports of strategic significance to China, while noting "in some cases, the Department of Commerce has suspended existing export licenses or imposed additional license requirements during the review."
[Witty] Comment: It's clear to anyone who can see that the Trump administration's move aims to pressure China by restricting semiconductor design software, aviation equipment, and related items, forcing China to make concessions on rare earth issues. Their plan is quite clear. However, it seems they have forgotten that the Chinese market is also crucial for many American companies. Without this vast market, numerous American companies would see their profits drop sharply and their development hindered, making their lives difficult.
Moreover, such actions akin to "trade embargoes" are like playing with fire. The Sino-U.S. relationship is already complex, and such unilateral actions will only further deteriorate relations, adding more tension to an already tense situation. In today's era of global economic integration, win-win cooperation is the right path. The short-sighted and bullying behavior of the Trump administration not only harms China's interests but will ultimately lead to self-inflicted consequences for the United States. Of course, after the Trump administration's extreme pressure, there's also a high possibility that it will face its own TACO.
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