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Export Control

Reduce Burdens on the Export of Commercial Semiconductors

Excessive and unilateral export restrictions stifle the ability of American companies to compete with foreign competitors that do not bear the same export-related administrative and bureaucratic burdens. Time to market is critical in international competition. Delays and backlogs, even of a few days, force buyers to look elsewhere.

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Antiquated Systems Undermine National and Economic Security

The National Academies report, Beyond Fortress America, concluded that,

“The export controls and visa regulations that were crafted to meet conditions the United States faced over five decades ago now quietly undermine our national security and our national economic wellbeing,” noting that a system designed for the Cold War when the U.S. was the dominant economic power is ill suited to today’s security challenges and global economy.

Overly Restrictive Export Controls Slow Innovation and Give Advantage to Foreign Competitors

U.S. policy should, to the greatest extent possible, promote international trade while maintaining export controls on only those items and technology that are of critical military, intelligence, and national security importance.

The following principles should guide export control policy:

  • Concentrate on those items with strategic significance to U.S. security interests
  • Do not attempt to restrict those items that by volume or distribution are not susceptible to control
  • For all but the most dangerous munitions, do not impose export controls in the face of foreign availability or capability
  • Establish control lists that set forth precise, objective, and positive criteria with respect to items subject to control
  • Simplify the licensing process (e.g., license applications, commodity justifications, classification request, advisory opinions, etc.) to maintain efficiency, transparency, and predictability
  • Seek to apply export controls on a multilateral and uniform basis
47%
The U.S. semiconductor industry is the worldwide leader with nearly half of global market share.
1,850,000+
The industry directly employs over 277,000 people in the U.S. and supports more than 1.6 million additional U.S. jobs.
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Semiconductors are a top U.S. export after aircraft, refined oil, and crude oil.
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The U.S. industry invests about one-fifth of revenue in R&D, among the most of any sector.

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