As a dedicated follower, I’m concerned about the potential repercussions facing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) due to alleged export control regulation breaches. It appears that TSMC’s semiconductors were discovered in Huawei Technologies’ AI processors, which has been under U.S. trade sanctions.
Huawei has faced accusations of bypassing these sanctions and stealing trade secrets, landing it on a U.S. trade restriction list that prohibits the use of goods made with American technology. If found guilty, TSMC could be penalized with a fine reaching up to $1 billion.
According to Reuters’ recent report, which relied on unnamed sources knowledgeable about the situation, TSMC may have faced a fine due to US export violations. It is alleged that TSMC produced around 3 million chips over the past few years for a Chinese company called Sophgo. Upon examination of these chips, authorities reportedly found that some of the chips used in Huawei’s processors were similar to those designed for Sophgo. Since TSMC’s chips incorporate US technology, their presence in Huawei’s products could potentially breach export control regulations. If found guilty, TSMC could face a fine equivalent to twice the value of the transactions that violated the rules.
At a pivotal moment in international economic affairs, as nations grapple with reactions to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, this penalty is significant. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) predicted troubles the tariffs might bring for the entire sector, and certain corporations have already acted on their concerns. For instance, Nintendo postponed pre-orders of the Switch 2 to assess the situation, while Razer discreetly eliminated pre-order and customization options for its latest laptops. Fortunately, a halt in these tariffs has led to an afternoon rise in TSMC’s stock prices.
In the context of several nations, including Taiwan, negotiating trade agreements with the U.S. to lower tariffs, it seems that TSMC is facing some challenging times amidst an already volatile period. Keep checking Shacknews for the latest updates on these tariff-related developments.
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2025-04-09 23:57