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Last update time : 2025-09-24 13:32:25

On September 14, 2025, the US added two Chinese firms to the Entity List for smuggling chip equipment to SMIC, impacting 32 entities and escalating tech tensions.

US Hits Chinese Chip Firms with Trade Restrictions in Escalating Tech War!
As of 02:00 PM +03 on September 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce has added two Chinese companies to its Entity List for supplying U.S.-made chipmaking equipment to China's leading chipmaker SMIC. This move, part of a broader action targeting 32 entities, intensifies the U.S.-China technology rivalry and disrupts global semiconductor supply chains.
The penalties aim to curb SMIC's access to advanced tools, echoing prior restrictions on Huawei. U.S. firms like Nvidia face ripple effects, while China decries it as "economic bullying." The news has gone viral, sparking debates in AI and chip sectors. Experts view it as a key tactic to safeguard U.S. tech dominance.
This development could reshape international tech trade. Follow official U.S. announcements and X discussions for updates.

Tags : US China sanctions chip trade SMIC semiconductor restrictions tech war AI industry entity list