📊Executive Summary

The semiconductor industry is facing significant changes due to new regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and the Netherlands, which are likely to impact the global supply chain. The U.S. has introduced export controls on advanced computing chips and AI technologies, aimed at national security and innovation. Meanwhile, the Netherlands plans to modify its export control measures for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, set to take effect in April 2025. These developments indicate a tightening of controls that could affect the availability and pricing of critical semiconductor technologies, necessitating close monitoring by procurement teams....