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[News] U.S. May Push Near-Total ASML China Ban on DUV Sales and Servicing Amid ...
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. is preparing to pressure the Netherlands to impose a near-total ban on ASML's DUV chipmaking equipment sales and servicing in China, extending export controls under the proposed MATCH Act. China is accelerating domestic production of DUV lithography tools but still relies heavily on imports amid these tightening restrictions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it between 23 Aug 2026 and 26 Aug 2026.
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Your supply of ASML DUV machines to Chinese customers just came under severe threat. Plan this week to find alternative customers or pivot away from relying on DUV tool servicing in China or risk losing that revenue.
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2 sources · first reported 23 Aug 2026 · latest 26 Aug 2026
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