U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department

Published: (January 1, 2026 at 09:30 AM EST)
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Source: Tom’s Hardware

U.S. Commerce Department Licensing Changes

The U.S. Department of Commerce didn’t renew the validated end‑user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs.

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