On January 23, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte asserted that the Netherlands should independently determine the policy regarding ASML's exports to China. During an interview at the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Rutte disclosed that the Biden administration in the United States had exerted pressure on the Dutch government to restrict ASML's shipments of advanced chip manufacturing equipment to China, with expectations that this strategy would continue under the Trump administration. Rutte underscored the significance of the Dutch government's autonomy in deciding the timing of ASML's exports, noting that the Netherlands maintains strong trade relations with China and will engage in dialogue on this matter.
