Howard Lutnick stories

Jun 19, 2026

US Raises Concerns with ASML Over Possible Chinese Access to Advanced EUV Chipmaking Equipment

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met with ASML leadership to express concerns that one of the company's top-tier extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines may have reached China. ASML has denied ever shipping EUV equipment to China.

Jun 19, 2026·3 sources

US Tells ASML It Suspects Top Chipmaking Tool May Be in China

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed ASML executives that Washington is concerned one of the company's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines may have reached China in violation of export restrictions.

Jun 19, 2026·2 sources

Top claims

▪The Dutch government requires a license for all specified semiconductor equipment, components, and technology, and enforces this policy strictly.
▪Chinese scientists have reportedly developed a prototype of an EUV machine.
▪The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated its export rules are based on the European Dual-Use Regulation and additional national measures.

Topics

China tech & industrial strategy U.S–China relations Semiconductor export controls Export controls Semiconductor manufacturing Compute, chips & AI infrastructure

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