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China’s new export controls on Nexperia components have tightened supply, raised costs, and heightened global semiconductor market uncertainty as geopolitical tensions grow.

The U.S. added Chinese firms to its Entity List over drone part proliferation, while China responded by broadening rare-earth export restrictions, heightening supply chain and national security risks.

The global semiconductor industry is facing an accelerating talent shortage. While new fabs are being planned and demand for chips surges, the workforce required to design, operate, and scale production is not keeping pace.