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ASML Shares Drop on Proposed US Chip Export Curbs to China
ASML’s stock dropped following proposed U.S. legislation aimed at further restricting China’s access to advanced chipmaking technology. The MATCH Act seeks to ban exports of ASML’s Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, vital for China’s semiconductor industry beyond the most cutting-edge nodes. While China has fostered domestic innovation, its reliance on ASML’s DUV tools for foundational chip manufacturing remains significant, potentially disrupting its industry if the bill passes.
