Netherlands Joins Chip Alliance Amid ASML Tensions

The Netherlands has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance to secure global chip and AI supply chains, sidelining China — a move that coincides with their lobbying efforts to block a US bill that would restrict ASML’s operations in China. Already part of the alliance are Japan, South Korea, the UK, and Australia, with the European Commission signing on the same day. The Dutch government is balancing cooperation with Europe while protecting its own interests, including resisting US pressure to allow data access and pushing back against claims that ASML’s advanced machines ended up in China illegally. With ASML’s critical role in global chip manufacturing, any disruption to servicing its machines in China could trigger massive global shortages — a scenario that underscores the high stakes of this geopolitical tech tango. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c6dcaa54e484200