Archive · 2 Sep 2025
US Revokes TSMC's Waiver for Chip Shipments to China
The US government has decided to change the rules for a big chip company, TSMC.
TSMC is allowed to make chips in China, but now they can no longer easily get the supplies they need from the US.
This is because the US wants to make it harder for China to build advanced technology, especially in the area of AI.
TSMC will now have to ask for permission from the US to get these supplies, which could make it take longer.
Other companies like Samsung and SK Hynix in China are also affected.
This is a big deal because these companies need a lot of supplies to make their chips, which are used in everything from phones to computers.
The US revoked TSMC's waiver for its Nanjing, China facility.
The move limits TSMC's ability to ship essential gear to its Chinese chipmaking base.
TSMC's VEU authorization will be revoked effective December 31, 2025.
The US is also revoking waivers for Samsung and SK Hynix in China.
The change means suppliers need US licenses for shipments of goods.
- Who
- The US government and TSMC
- What
- Revoking TSMC's waiver for chip shipments to its Nanjing, China facility.
- When
- Waiver is effective December 31, 2025.
- Where
- China (Nanjing) and the United States.
- Why
- To limit China's access to advanced chipmaking technology.
- Company Affected
- TSMC
- Location of Facility
- Nanjing, China
- Waiver Revocation Effective Date
- December 31, 2025
- Technology at Nanjing site
- Up to 16-nanometer
- Other Companies Affected
- Samsung, SK Hynix