The United States has raised concerns with Dutch chip equipment maker ASML over the possibility that one of its most advanced EUV lithography machines may have reached China, according to Bloomberg.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly discussed the issue with ASML executives, amid ongoing efforts to tighten export controls on advanced semiconductor technology.
ASML denied the claims, saying it has never shipped an EUV machine or EUV-related equipment to China and remains fully compliant with export regulations.
The development highlights continued tensions over semiconductor exports as Washington seeks to limit China’s access to cutting-edge chipmaking technology, a key battleground in the global AI race.
