Moscow (ANTARA) \u2013 Germany\u2019s automotive industry is facing chip\nshortages after the European Union added Chinese company Yangzhou\nYangjie Electronic Technology Co.\u00a0(Yangjie) to the sanctions package\nagainst Russia, Handelsblatt reported on Tuesday, 19 May.<\/p>\n
In April, the EU expanded the list by six Chinese firms, including\nYangjie, as part of its 20th sanctions package against Russia.<\/p>\n
Dominik Zillner, CEO of Components at Service, described Yangjie\u2019s\nloss as a serious blow for the automotive industry. He said Yangjie had\npreviously helped plug shortages that emerged in autumn 2025 following a\ncrisis affecting the Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia, which has yet\nto fully recover.<\/p>\n
Noureddine Seddiqi, CEO of Sand & Silicon, based in Frankfurt,\nsaid clients were worried about the sanctions on Yangjie. He noted that\nseveral companies urgently needed assistance to source alternatives, but\nthis was difficult because other chipmakers competing with Yangjie were\nalso operating at full capacity.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn negotiations, we\u2019ve heard that Nexperia\u2019s stock for many clients\nis expected to last only until roughly July\u2013October. Therefore, many\ncompanies are hoping the situation will improve during that period,\u201d\nSeddiqi said.<\/p>\n
On 23 April, the EU announced its 20th sanctions package against\nRussia by expanding restrictions in the energy sector, including\nproduction, processing, and transportation of oil.<\/p>\n
The EU has also said it is preparing the 21st sanctions package.<\/p>\n
Russia has repeatedly asserted it will be able to withstand the\npressure of Western countries that has intensified in recent years.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eu-sanctions-disrupt-chip-supply-german-automotive-industry-faces-difficulties-1779546282", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }