Tariffs and export controls3 stories

  1. Chinese chipmakers amassed 343 immersion DUV lithography systems The stockpile has prompted calls for tighter export controls because the equipment could support advanced chip production. Chips & Data Centers 2 sources
  2. AI hardware exports lift East Asian growth beyond forecasts The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific region as several economies benefited from manufacturing and exporting AI-related technology, according to PYMNTS. Chips & Data Centers 2 sources
  3. German utility launches dedicated electricity tariff for gamers with power-hungry PCs German publication ComputerBase writes that meinGAMING is the tariff name being offered to gaming households in Germany. Devices 1 source