# lawmakers last week proposed a law that could further restrict the company's sales to China.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- U.S. lawmakers have proposed a law that could further restrict ASML's sales to China.
- The proposed bill may block sales and servicing of ASML's DUV immersion lithography tools in China.
- ASML forecasts China will account for 20% of its total sales in 2026, but older machines are exempt.
- JPMorgan estimates ASML's EPS could drop by up to 10% if the restrictions are enforced.
- Analysts warn that global chip market capacity could worsen significantly if new restrictions are implemented.

**Companies:** ASML, Nikon, SMEE
**Countries:** United States, China, Netherlands, Japan

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