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China's Chip Export Ban Shocks Dutch Economy Minister

12/5/2025

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In December 2025, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said he was surprised by China's block on Nexperia's chip exports.
During a House of Representatives debate, he said the reaction was unanticipated.
He activated the Goods Availability Act to prevent Nexperia's Chinese owners from relocating production.
China's restrictions on shipments from Nexperia's Dongguan plants, which process 70% of legacy chips, halted production for several global auto manufacturers and drew "reckless" and "amateurish" criticism of Karremans.

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In December 2025, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said he was surprised by China's block on Nexperia's chip exports.
During a House of Representatives debate, he said the reaction was unanticipated.
He activated the Goods Availability Act to prevent Nexperia's Chinese owners from relocating production.
China's restrictions on shipments from Nexperia's Dongguan plants, which process 70% of legacy chips, halted production for several global auto manufacturers and drew "reckless" and "amateurish" criticism of Karremans.