The Netherlands deferred its intervention in Nexperia on 19 November 2025 after discussions with Chinese authorities showed progress on export approvals for finished chips. Economy Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed a pause under the Goods Availability Act while maintaining oversight intended to protect national and European semiconductor stability.
Note that the intervention originated on 30 September 2025 when the Netherlands activated the Goods Availability Act to stop Nexperia decision-making after reports suggested possible transfers of production resources toward facilities in China. Authorities cited risks to the continuity of European automotive chip access and concerns regarding the relocation of critical capabilities.
Nexperia is based in Nijmegen and operates under the ownership of Wingtech Technology of China, which elevated the matter into a geopolitical issue due to reliance on the legacy automotive chips manufactured by Nexperia. European regulators characterized the situation as a structural vulnerability within supply chains linked to industrial production needs.
China responded during early October 2025 by restricting exports of Nexperia finished chips from facilities in China, which created immediate shortages for automakers that utilized these components for engine control units and safety modules. Production delays appeared across European and Asian manufacturers as supply constraints intensified.
A meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30 enabled a trade truce that included measures to ease semiconductor tensions. Chinese agencies began accepting export applications for Nexperia products again, thus reducing pressure on automotive supply networks across markets.
Reports indicated that Chinese regulators granted exemptions for civilian applications of Nexperia components by early November. This allows shipments to resume toward European and Asian customers. Industry data suggested that 70 percent of Nexperia finished chips were packaged in China, which explained disruptions when export controls were applied.
The Dutch reversal of its early decision created a conditional pause rather than a termination of state oversight. Minister Vincent Karremans retained authority to reactivate measures under the Goods Availability Act if evidence emerged regarding transfers of production resources or knowledge that could endanger European semiconductor access during disruptions.
Note that the episode underscored structural fragility within global semiconductor logistics and affirmed EU concerns regarding the concentration of critical manufacturing stages in limited areas. Diversified sourcing, enhanced transparency requirements, and coordinated contingency planning are necessary to reduce exposure during political conflicts.