This isn’t just about corporate bottom lines—it’s another escalation in the U.S.-China tech cold war. These chipmakers are caught in the middle, and disruptions could ripple through global supply chains, affecting everything from smartphones to cars. If the licenses vanish, it’ll signal tougher U.S. moves to isolate China’s tech sector, whether allies like it or not.

Revoking authorizations to receive U.S. goods and tech would make it difficult for foreign chipmakers to operate in China.

The U.S. is considering pulling export licenses that allow major chipmakers like Samsung, Hynix, and TSMC to receive American technology for their operations in China. If this happens, these companies could face serious hurdles keeping their Chinese factories running smoothly.

U.S. may target Samsung, Hynix and TSMC operations in China

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