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1 week agoEU-US deal confirms 15% tariff cap on semiconductors, more
The pact, announced on Thursday, confirms that Brussels intends to buy at least $40 billion worth of US AI chips for its computing centers, guaranteeing business for American suppliers and giving the EU the silicon it needs for its AI and cloud ambitions. Both sides also promised to align technology security standards to prevent "leakage to destinations of concern," with Washington pledging easier export approvals once safeguards are in place.
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