Ultramining 29 Oct 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Investigates TSMC Over Huawei Sanctions Violations 🔍

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The investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce targets Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over suspected sanctions violations related to chip supply to Huawei. This action arises from indications that TSMC might have indirectly provided chips to the Chinese technology giant through intermediary entities.

The focus intensified following the discovery that Huawei's new AI chip, the Ascend 910B, was manufactured by TSMC, raising significant concerns for U.S. authorities about the compliance and enforcement of previously imposed sanctions.

Should these allegations prove true, TSMC could face heavy penalties, possibly in the form of fines and additional limitations on its access to U.S. technological resources. This investigation underscores ongoing tech tensions between the United States and China.

The potential repercussions of such findings could disrupt the global semiconductor supply chain, highlighting the significance and broader impact of these tensions in the tech sector.

Source: ultramining.com ↗