The MATCH Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to harmonize semiconductor export controls among allies, is set to be included in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. Introduced by Senators Pete Ricketts and Andy Kim, the legislation seeks to compel allied nations to align their restrictions on sales of advanced chipmaking equipment, primarily to China. The United States, whose controls are stricter than those of the Netherlands and Japan, suffers a competitive disadvantage while failing to prevent purchases through intermediaries. The bill also aims to close loopholes related to shell companies that allow restricted entities to circumvent existing controls.
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