BIS expands the FDPR, adds HBM controls and 140 Entity List entries

FDPR expanded and new HBM controls introduced; 140 entities added to the Entity List

Why it matters

Memory became an axis of control for the first time

Source — Primary sources first; secondary reports are labelled “Press”

Governmentfederalregister.govhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/05/2024-28270/foreign-produced-direct-product-rule-additions-and-refinements-to-controls-for-advanced-computing

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