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ASML denies US government report that its EUV chipmaking tool was shipped to China — says 'rumors' are 'inaccurate and damaging to our reputation'

What happened

ASML denies shipping EUV lithography systems to China, stating it knows the location of every tool. US officials questioned ASML leadership regarding potential export control breaches involving transport equipment. Watch: The dispute highlights escalating tensions over semiconductor export controls.

Impact and signal

Medium impactImpact score: 45/100

Affected components and suppliers

EUV Lithography Systems

ASML Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC)US Commerce Department

export-controlsanctionsASMLEUV

Source and time

Source: Tom's Hardware · 6/19/2026 · View original source

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ASML denies US government report that its EUV chipmaking tool was shipped to China — says 'rumors' are 'inaccurate and damaging to our reputation'

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