ITC Swaps Out Lenovo in Foreign Chip Drama
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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The U.S. International Trade Commission decided to approve changes in a case about certain foreign-made semiconductor devices. They swapped out Lenovo Group Ltd. for new companies in the investigation and ended Lenovo’s part. This update affects the companies involved and keeps the case moving without delays or extra costs.
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