US revokes TSMC’s fast-track China export status as controls tighten

The US has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s authorization to ship key equipment to its main China facility, the chip manufacturer said on Tuesday.

The change removes a fast-track export privilege known as Validated End User (VEU) status, effective December 31, meaning future shipments of US-origin chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing site will require individual licenses.

The US has steadily tightened export controls to curb China’s access to advanced semiconductors and chipmaking tools, expanding licensing requirements and revoking waivers for some foreign-owned China chip facilities.