Samsung and Google Pulled Into Memory-Chip Trade Fight
Published Date: 6/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint about certain computer memory parts, naming big companies like Samsung and Google. They want to hear from the public about how this might affect everyone before deciding on possible import bans or sales stops. This could lead to changes in what products are allowed in the U.S. and might impact businesses and prices soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Import Ban on DRAM Products
A complaint filed June 16, 2026 asks the U.S. International Trade Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders that would block the importation and sale in the United States of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices and products containing them. The complainant named Samsung, Google, NVIDIA, Broadcom, Super Micro, and others; the requested relief could remove those specific DRAM articles from U.S. commerce if the Commission grants the orders.
Bond Requirement During 60-Day Review
The complainant requested that the Commission impose a bond on respondents' alleged infringing articles during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). That bond requirement, if imposed, would apply during the 60-day review period that follows any Commission remedial action.
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