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TSMC Seeks Non-Chinese Rare-Earth Chip Equipment
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TSMC approaches suppliers for automation equipment without rare-earth magnets to avoid disruptions from China's export controls. China expanded controls on October 9, 2025, suspending them until November 10, 2026, then extending them for 90 days. The US plans a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile by February 2026.
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