Dutch Economy Minister sticks up for ASML in Washington

Following a meeting with the US Deputy Secretary of Commerce in Washington, the Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Dirk Beljaarts stressed ASML’s freedom to operate and conduct business. “We know that ASML is a crown jewel for the Netherlands, which we’re very proud of, and from our perspective, it’s important that the company can operate as freely as possible within the boundaries that are there,” Reuters cites the government official. Beljaarts didn’t fly to the US to discuss export policy, as that doesn’t fall under his purview.