EU-China Trade Tensions Escalate Over Critical Materials Export Controls
Growing Trade Friction Over Strategic Materials The European Union has issued a strong appeal to Chinese authorities for immediate resolution…
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Nexperia China Unit Defies Dutch Headquarters Amid Escalating Control Dispute
Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiary has directed employees to disregard instructions from the Dutch headquarters, signaling a potential corporate split. The directive comes amid escalating tensions between Chinese and Dutch authorities over control of the semiconductor manufacturer, with both governments implementing retaliatory measures affecting global supply chains.
Corporate Division Emerges at Chinese-Owned Chipmaker
Nexperia’s China operations have instructed local employees to ignore directives from the company’s Dutch headquarters, according to reports detailing an internal memo circulated Sunday. The communication advised staff to follow only instructions from the domestic management team, which sources indicate will now “operate and make decisions independently as a Chinese enterprise.”
Global Auto Industry Braces for New Chip Shortage Amid Dutch-China Trade Dispute
** Major automakers across Europe and North America are raising alarms about a looming semiconductor crisis. The dispute centers on Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, caught between Dutch regulatory actions and Chinese retaliation that could disrupt vital automotive components.
Trade Tensions Threaten Automotive Supply Chains
The global automotive industry faces renewed semiconductor shortage risks as trade tensions between the Netherlands and China escalate, according to industry reports. Sources indicate that Dutch regulatory actions against Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia have prompted Beijing to block exports of critical automotive components, potentially disrupting vehicle production worldwide.