WASHINGTON — The United States announced Thursday tighter export controls on critical technologies like quantum computing and semiconductor manufacturing goods, targeting access by adversaries like China.
The Commerce Department said it was implementing worldwide export curbs on specific types of items such as quantum computers and machines needed to make advanced semiconductor devices — with exceptions made for countries that have similar measures such as Japan.
The department added that several like-minded countries have already announced or implemented new national controls for exports relating to quantum computing and advanced semiconductor manufacturing, and it expects more will follow soon.There is a 60-day public comment period before the government issues a final rule.Other goods affected by the latest rule include tech that develops high-performance computing chips that can be used in supercomputers.
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