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The EU is set to join US-led chip alliance to counter China's AI race

The EU is set to join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative coordinating AI chip supply chains and export controls.
EU diplomats worry about surrendering regulatory autonomy, prompting cautious approval from member states.
Brussels plans measures to boost European chip demand and keep sensitive cloud work inside Europe.
EU and Pax Silica aim to coordinate with partners on tech supply chains to counter China’s AI rise.
Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands support the move, urging a united EU stance toward Washington.
The Pax Silica Declaration is not legally binding; membership requires ministerial endorsement.
Ambassadors’ approval could come as early as next week, with ministerial endorsement required later.
EU plans to buy at least $40 billion of US AI chips under a trade framework.
EU regulators seek clarity on governance and impact on EU autonomy before joining Pax Silica.
The EU sees Pax Silica as a means to work with like-minded partners on tech supply chains.

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