Republican Jim Banks and Democrat Andy Kim urged the Trump administration on Monday to tighten regulations for contract chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).
The bipartisan pair warned of a loophole allowing Chinese companies to acquire advanced artificial intelligence chips through overseas subsidiaries.
Lawmakers argue that closing this gap is essential to protect U.S. national security and maintain a global technological edge.
The move reflects increasing pressure in Washington to prevent the circumvention of existing technology export restrictions to China.