US grants Samsung, SK Hynix annual licenses to ship chipmaking equipment to China factories through 2026; temporary relief after revoking exemptions, part of tighter export controls on advanced tech.

US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026, sources say

A Samsung Electronics logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabSEOUL, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has granted an annual licence to Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab and SK Hynix (000660.KS), opens new tab to bring in chip manufacturing equipment to their facilities in China for 2026, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.The approval i...