The US government, under the Biden administration, is getting ready to impose additional restrictions on the sale of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China.

This move is part of the US's ongoing efforts to limit China's technological progress.

The announcement of these measures is expected to happen soon, although the exact details and timing have been revised multiple times and are yet to be published.

The proposed restrictions have been the subject of extensive discussions among US officials and negotiations with key allies such as Japan and the Netherlands.

American chip equipment manufacturers have expressed concerns about the potential impact of stricter measures on their businesses.

This situation highlights the challenge the administration faces in finding a balance between national security interests and economic implications.