Bloomberg reported on October 14, 2026 that the European Union and China were discussing relief from restrictions affecting Sindlhauser Materials GmbH, a German company in ASML’s supply chain. Citing people familiar with the discussions, Bloomberg described a possible exchange: the EU could remove trade restrictions on an unnamed Chinese firm. The sources said the firm had been accused by the EU of aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Why Sindlhauser matters to ASML
BNR reported that China excluded Sindlhauser from rare-earth deliveries and described the company as a maker of high-quality coatings. Bloomberg described the German supplier as small and said the restrictions threatened its survival. The proposed relief would address a materials problem affecting a company in ASML’s supply chain.
