Netherlands, Nexperia decline to comment on reports Nexperia will resume shipments

The Dutch government and Nexperia on Saturday declined to comment on media reports that the White House plans to announce a resumption of shipments from Dutch chipmaker Nexperia's Chinese facilities.

Reuters cited a source familiar with the matter on Friday as saying the White House would make such an announcement, which would be a relief to automakers that face the prospect of curbing production due to a shortage of vital chips.

The Netherlands said in a statement that it remained in contact with the Chinese authorities and international partners "to work toward a constructive solution that restores balance to the chip supply chain and that is good for Nexperia and our economies".

A spokesperson for Nexperia said that it had been "continuously calling for a de-escalation of the current events".

Last month, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, owned by Chinese company Wingtech. The move prompted Beijing to block Nexperia products from leaving China.

(Reuters)