Netherlands warns Washington against forced chip export controls

While both nations maintain a united front on preventing high-end technology transfers to China, Sjoerdsma drew a sharp line regarding the methods of enforcement. He argued that shifting from a cooperative partnership to a model of mandated compliance would be counterproductive, particularly as the U.S. pushes to restrict ASML from servicing less-advanced equipment already in Chinese hands.

Despite these legislative disagreements, the Netherlands signaled a commitment to broader strategic alignment by joining the Pax Silica group. This coalition, led by U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, aims to secure AI supply chains alongside partners like South Korea and Japan. Sjoerdsma framed this participation as a shared responsibility to prevent global disruptions, even as he cautioned American lawmakers that the Dutch government will not accept a loss of control over its own domestic corporate and security interests.