U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains

The U.S. semiconductor industry is taking steps to remove Chinese companies from its supply chains as part of efforts influenced by Washington's goal to reduce China's role in sensitive technological sectors. Chip toolmakers are advising their suppliers to find alternatives to certain components sourced from China, warning that failure to do so could result in losing their vendor status. Key players in this movement include major Silicon Valley companies that manufacture equipment used in microprocessor production, emphasizing a strategic shift affecting global technology supply chains.