US to extend curbs on semiconductors for AI, chipmaking tools shipments to China: report

The Biden administration plans to extend existing curbs on US shipments of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking tools to China. Building on the sanctions previously communicated through letters to three US companies, the US Commerce Department plans to publish new rules to further restrict semiconductor exports, according to the report. The letters said the company was barred from exporting chipmaking equipment to Chinese factories that produce advanced semiconductors. These rules are also expected to include additional measures against China.

According to recent information Report Via Reuters, the Biden administration plans to extend curbs on US shipments of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chip-making tools to China next month.

The US Commerce Department is expected to publish new rules based on previously announced sanctions against three US companies, including Applied Materials, KLA and Lam Research.

The companies have publicly agreed to letters banning the export of chipmaking tools to Chinese factories that produce advanced semiconductors with sub-14 nanometer processes.

Semiconductors are sold only if the sellers obtain a license from the Department of Commerce.

As mentioned earlier, the new rules are also said to include additional measures against China. Restrictions are also subject to change and regulations are likely to be published later than expected.