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Re:Memory has grown to nearly two-thirds of AI chip componen... by unglaublich on Monday May 25, 2026 @10:55AM (#48267610)
Isn't any other significant economy willing to do business with anyone that can pay?
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Re:Memory has grown to nearly two-thirds of AI chip componen... by slashdev on Monday May 25, 2026 @04:33PM (#48271359)
No, most of the rest of the large developed economies have some standards (e.g. against buying conflict minerals) and sanctions against certain regimes. China is quite happy to ignore that if they can get away with it.
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Re:Memory has grown to nearly two-thirds of AI chip componen... by bitmasher9 on Monday May 25, 2026 @10:55PM (#48274456)
Right, go ahead and import Cuban cigars, Iranian oil, and Chinese electric cars.

Nations often impose trade barriers for various reasons. This is a very old tactic.

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