US Revokes Taiwan Semi’s Waiver For China Shipments Of Chip Supplies Following Trump’s decision to take a 10% stake in Intel, many were wondering just how the US government could steer business and order flow to its latest startegic investment. Here’s how. This morning the US revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing’s (TSMC) authorization to freely ship essential gear to its main Chinese chipmaking base, curtailing its production capabilities at that older-generation facility. The revocation will require suppliers to the chipmaker’s China facilities to proactively seek US licenses for shipments of goods that are covered by US export controls, including advanced manufacturing gear… — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More
