US and China Trade Blows with Export Restrictions on Chokepoint Technologies

Key Takeaways

• The United States has expanded restrictions on semiconductors, enhancing controls on advanced chips, chipmaking equipment, and specific companies.
• On top of that, new US rules creating an export control framework on artificial intelligence diffusion are expected in January.
• Recent rules, as well as China’s retaliatory measures, compel companies to bifurcate supply chains by creating China-specific solutions that are compliant with both sides’ trade controls.