Trump tells US chip design software makers to halt China sales: Report

Electronic design automation software interface on a computer screen.
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According to a Financial Times report, US electronic design automation software makers have been instructed via official letters to stop supplying their products to China, as part of a new directive under former President Donald Trump.

Background

  • The directive was communicated through formal letters, according to the Financial Times.
  • The move targets companies that develop chip design software crucial for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • The action is part of ongoing US efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced technology.

Industry Impact

  • US companies affected include major EDA software providers.
  • The restriction could impact global supply chains and chip development in China.

This is a significant escalation in the US-China tech war, said an industry analyst familiar with the matter.

For more details, read the full report at Al Jazeera.

Source: Al Jazeera