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Posted on November 6, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleDutch minister Vincent Karremans is optimistic that Nexperia chips will soon reach global markets, alleviating supply chain disruptions in the auto industry.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Netherlands' economy minister, Vincent Karremans, said on Thursday he trusts computer chips made by Dutch chipmaker Nexperia will reach customers in Europe and the rest of the world in the coming days.
A shortage of Nexperia chips following a dispute with China over ownership and control of the company has disrupted auto supply chains, hit production and caused some buyers to furlough staff. The chips are also widely used in industrial, computing, mobile and consumer products.
In a statement, Karremans said the Netherlands had been informed by China and the U.S. that the trade deal they struck last week would enable the resumption of supplies from Nexperia's facilities in China.
"This is also consistent with information provided to the European Commission by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce," he said.
Karremans seized control of Nexperia on September 30, citing fears its operations would be moved to China where its parent, Wingtech, is based. The Chinese government responded by blocking exports on October 4.
This week carmakers and auto parts distributors began to apply to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce for exemptions but it is unclear whether any have received the chips.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Leslie Adler and Richard Chang)
The automotive industry encompasses all companies and activities involved in the manufacturing, design, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles.
Economic impact refers to the effect of an event, policy, or market trend on the economy of a specific area, which can include changes in employment, income, and production.
Computer chips, or microchips, are small electronic circuits that perform various functions in computers and other devices, including processing data and controlling operations.
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