Dutch Minister Pushes Back Against US China Chip Export Bill

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has expressed concern that parts of the bill could affect how allies manage their own policies.

Semiconductor chips on a circuit board of a computer on Feb. 25, 2022. Florence Lo/Reuters

A Dutch minister has raised concerns in Washington over a proposed U.S. bill that seeks to tighten restrictions on technology exports to China.

Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma discussed the issue with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and members of Congress during a visit this week.