The Impact on ASML's Business

The restrictions on exports of DUV machines to China "have probably helped ASML on net, because China has accelerated purchases of older generation DUV tools as a result," said Chris Miller, assistant professor of international history at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and author of the book "Chip War." However, ASML is now expecting a drop-off in sales to China as a result of U.S. trade restrictions.