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U.S. Tightens Chip Export Restrictions Amid China Tensions

10/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump began strict export restrictions on semiconductor firms selling to China in 2018.
The embargo was continued by Biden.
The policy aims to hinder China's development of its own advanced chipmaking industry.
The microchip wars reflect escalating tensions between the United States and China over technology and trade.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump began strict export restrictions on semiconductor firms selling to China in 2018.
The embargo was continued by Biden.
The policy aims to hinder China's development of its own advanced chipmaking industry.
The microchip wars reflect escalating tensions between the United States and China over technology and trade.