It’s not about hardware, but about controlling flow of information (so software). But ASML does hold a virtual monopoly on the machines TSMC buys to make chips for the brand names we know of.
I’d argue it’s both hardware and software while the later is much more easier because OSS and less resources. Yes, ASML has a monopoly over high end lithography machines, but that’s just a machine required to build final product which is still American at the end of the day.
It’s not about hardware, but about controlling flow of information (so software). But ASML does hold a virtual monopoly on the machines TSMC buys to make chips for the brand names we know of.
I’d argue it’s both hardware and software while the later is much more easier because OSS and less resources. Yes, ASML has a monopoly over high end lithography machines, but that’s just a machine required to build final product which is still American at the end of the day.
You’re strangely insisting that the final product be American.
Whose products are Intel, AMD and Apple chips? Who dictates who can use them and not?
See? You chose Intel, AMD and Apple.
What other server and desktop chips are there? Sure, there are some ARM based server ones but still American.