By Maria Demertzis
The Dutch government’s move at Nexperia is a bold act to protect critical chip capacity in Europe. The Netherlands-based Chinese semiconductor manufacturer produces one-quarter of the world’s supply of basic semiconductors like diodes and transistors, underscoring its importance in global supply chains, with Volkswagen and Volvo already warning that Nexperia’s troubles could force factory shutdowns.
With China’s subsequent export curbs and evolving US rules shaping the backdrop,
