US politicians want to control Chinese foundry SMIC

US politicians are pushing for new export controls that would give the US government more say over which companies can sell chips to Chinese companies.

The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on China's tech industry.

The US government is considering new export controls that would give it more say over which companies can sell chips to Chinese companies. The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on China's tech industry.

The new controls would target SMIC, China's largest chip foundry. SMIC is a major supplier of chips to Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company that has been blacklisted by the US government.

The US government is concerned that SMIC could be used to supply chips to Huawei that could be used for military purposes. The new controls would require SMIC to obtain a license from the US government before it could sell chips to Huawei.

The move is likely to further escalate tensions between the US and China. China has already threatened to retaliate against the US if it imposes new export controls.

Here are some additional details about the proposed export controls:

• The controls would require SMIC to obtain a license from the US government before it could sell chips to Huawei.
• The controls would also apply to other Chinese companies that are involved in the production of chips.
• The controls are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on China's tech industry.

The proposed export controls are still under consideration by the US government. It is not yet clear when or if they will be implemented.