Republican Senator Tom Cotton, representing Arkansas, has called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to implement export controls aimed at addressing China"s alleged "chip smuggling" activities. Cotton"s request emphasizes the need for stricter enforcement measures to combat these practices.
The senator"s remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the United States and China, with Cotton suggesting that the current truce between the two nations may not endure for long. His comments reflect a growing concern among U.S. lawmakers regarding China"s influence in the semiconductor industry.
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