Trump tells US chip design software makers to halt China sales: Report
Al JazeeraMAY 26
US Halts Chip Design Software Sales to China
Above: Synopsys' logo in Chongqing, China, on May 25, 2025. Image copyright: Cheng Xin/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Restrictions like these represent a crucial strategic move to protect U.S. technological dominance and national security interests. Preventing key exports to China is essential to maintaining America First's competitive edge in advanced chip design and preventing potential military applications of the technology.
Anti-Trump narrative
This action is another ineffective measure that will only accelerate China's pursuit of technological self-reliance. Chinese companies have already developed their own EDA tools. The restrictions will primarily harm the revenue of U.S. companies while failing to prevent China's technological advancement.