A sharp turn in US-China trade relations is reshaping the semiconductor landscape yet again. In a major shift, the US has lifted new export license requirements that had restricted Chinese buyers from accessing advanced chip design software. The surprise decision follows an agreement to ease trade frictions in exchange for concessions on critical raw materials. A senior analyst at Prime Wealth now explores how this sudden policy reversal reveals bigger risks, hidden leverage, and the next questions facing global chipmakers. EDA Licenses: Imposed, Then Removed Just weeks ago, the US administration tightened its grip on tech exports, targeting electronic design...
BlockchainMay 16, 2026May 20, 2026