Netherlands

Dutch Minister Admits Being “Blindsided” by China’s Nexperia Retaliation

In a stunning display of foresight that would impress a goldfish, Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans has bravely admitted he was “blindsided” when China retaliated against his government’s seizure of a Chinese-owned company. [1] The admission confirms what many suspected: the Dutch government’s plan had all the strategic depth of a puddle. In a move […]

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6 Billion Chips a Month: How the Netherlands Sacrificed Europe’s Auto Industry for Nothing

The Dutch government’s seizure of Nexperia has backfired spectacularly. China’s export ban on 6 billion chips per month is now crippling the European and US auto industries, proving the foolishness of starting a trade war with a manufacturing superpower.

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