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SK Hynix Ties New US Fab to More US Chip Equipment Exports to China

SK Hynix is reportedly linking its new US 3D NAND fab investment to looser US chip equipment export rules for China, negotiating with the Trump administration. The move could affect its global capacity plans and capex pace, raising near-term policy uncertainty, but a deal could ease China business constraints, leaving long-term earnings impact neutral.

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The Lufkin Daily News · 10-15 12:26 KST
Exclusive-SK Hynix conditions new US factory on more US chip equipment exports to China, sources say
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