Dutch Government and Nexperia Decline Comment Amid Reports of Resumed Shipments from China Facilities

No Official Comment on Reported Shipment Resumption

The Dutch government and semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia have refrained from commenting on recent media reports indicating that the White House intends to announce the resumption of shipments from Nexperia's facilities in China. This development comes amidst a complex geopolitical dispute that has significantly impacted global supply chains, particularly for the automotive sector.

Background to the Supply Chain Disruption

Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is a subsidiary of Wingtech Technology, a Chinese company with partial state ownership. The current tensions escalated in October 2025 when the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, citing national security concerns and 'serious governance shortcomings.' This action was reportedly influenced by a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce on September 29, 2025, which expanded export control restrictions to entities at least 50% owned by companies on the U.S. Entity List, a list that included Wingtech Technology since December 2024.

In retaliation for the Dutch takeover, Beijing implemented its own export controls on October 4, 2025, blocking Nexperia products from leaving China. This move was particularly impactful as Nexperia's Chinese facilities, notably its Dongguan factory, are responsible for approximately 70% of the company's global output. A substantial portion of chips produced in the Netherlands are also sent to China for packaging before global distribution. The resulting disruption raised alarms across the automotive industry, where Nexperia is a critical supplier of basic chips like transistors and diodes, holding an estimated 40% market share in this niche. Major automakers, including Volkswagen, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Honda, and Nissan, either faced or warned of potential production slowdowns.

Reported Resolution and Ongoing Dialogue

Media outlets, including Reuters, have reported that the White House plans to announce a resumption of these critical shipments. This reported breakthrough is said to be part of a broader U.S.-China trade agreement reached during a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Under this reported agreement, the U.S. is said to have agreed to suspend its expanded export-control rule for one year, while China's Ministry of Commerce indicated it would consider exemptions for Nexperia's chip exports.

Despite these reports, Nexperia BV's Dutch headquarters has stated it 'welcomed recent statements by the U.S. and Chinese governments removing barriers to the company shipping its chips,' but declined to comment on statements from its Chinese subsidiary regarding accelerating steps towards independence. The Dutch government has also confirmed it remains in ongoing discussions with Chinese authorities and international partners to find a 'constructive solution' for Nexperia and to restore balance to the chip supply chain.