The battle for dominance in the global semiconductor market is often framed as one between the U.S. and China, but there’s a lot more nuance to it in reality.

The move by the Netherlands would apply to both spot and long-term contracts. The nation is a transit country for gas supplies, meaning that the decision could have a broader European impact. 

Clearance was given after claims that the cargo was from Kazakhstan, but data intelligence firms Vortexa and Kpler showed it originated from Russia.