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The EU must respond to new rules introduced by China requiring a license to export two metals widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, the Dutch government said.
China’s decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium is a response to recent export curbs imposed by the US and allies aimed at slowing its technological advances. The Netherlands on Friday announced new rules requiring a license to export chipmaking equipment made by ASML.
“To what extent this will have consequences for the European and Dutch economy will depend on how China carries it out,” the Dutch Foreign Ministry said.
“Given the authority that the EU has in trade policy, it’s primarily up to the EU to address China about these measures.”