[znnajdla]

> The difference between EU and US is that it's possible to make all components in the US, using US equipment

False. ASML is in the EU.

[petcat]

The most technologically critical component of ASML's EUV lithography machines (the EUV light source) is designed, developed, and manufactured in California by Cymer.

[yladiz]

And another extremely critical piece of technology is the mirror from Zeiss, which is not manufactured in the US.

[spwa4]

And the US does not need ASML. Europe could use ASML, but doesn't.

[hvb2]

The US doesn't need ASML.

Right, ASML is so replaceable that the US forces the Dutch government to put export controls on some of their machines.

There's no substitute in the world for the top tier machines ASML makes.