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Export controls and advanced semiconductors — decision implications

Advanced semiconductor export controls continue to shape supplier selection, compliance posture, and delivery risk for AI-related programmes.

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Export controls affect both direct components and enabling tooling/activities; procurement must include compliance-by-design, not a late-stage check.
Controls can change lead-times and substitution strategies; contract structures should include compliance-triggered termination and delivery contingencies.
Decision packs should distinguish between: (i) what is restricted, (ii) what is permitted but sensitive, and (iii) what is open but time-critical.
Where programmes touch China-linked supply chains, treat governance evidence (end-use, end-user, re-export risk) as a schedule-critical workstream.

Practical next steps if this Signal touches your mandate.

Add an export-controls matrix to procurement packs for any AI/compute-critical scopes (jurisdictions, end-use, end-user, re-export pathways).
Pre-qualify vendors on compliance capability (controls literacy, documentation, audit-readiness) before commercial negotiation.
Build schedule risk buffers where alternative BOMs or approvals may be required.

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Published: 19 September 2025 • Accessed: 30 December 2025

Published: Ongoing • Accessed: 30 December 2025