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Annual export-control approvals: what the U.S. tool licenses mean for Samsung and SK Hynix in China
Export controls are often discussed as a blunt instrument: a country “blocks” shipments and companies scramble. The reality is more bureaucratic and sometimes more consequential. Reuters reported that the U.S. has granted annual licenses for 2026 allowing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to import chipmaking equipment into their China-based facilities. The notable change is the […]