Friday, 24 March, 2023

Now Trump administration may blacklist China’s top chipmaker SMIC

<p>Trump administration, according to a Pentagon official, is considering to blacklist China&rsquo;s top chipmaker SMIC from trading with US companies. This would force US suppliers to obtain a special license before shipping to the company. While Pentagon official did not outline the reasons for the action, SMIC&rsquo;s relationship to the Chinese military is under scrutiny. Recently the administration has been focussed on Chinese firms that bolster Beijing&rsquo;s military.</p>