The European Union may be forced to temporarily ease sanctions against the Chinese company Yangjie, which fell under restrictions as part of measures against Russia. This company is one of the key suppliers of power semiconductor components, which are critical for the European automotive industry. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .
According to media reports, if Yangjie is not removed from the sanctions regime, European automakers could face a shortage of components in the coming weeks. Existing chip stocks will last at most until summer or autumn, and alternative suppliers are currently operating at maximum capacity.
The problem is not with the most advanced chips, but with power electronics such as MOSFET, IGBT, and SiC components. These parts are widely used in vehicle power systems, electronic control units, and electric vehicles. Without such components, the car manufacturing process will inevitably slow down soon.
Brussels is currently discussing the option of temporarily removing Yangjie from the sanctions package. This decision may be proposed soon, but it requires the consent of all European Union member states. In essence, it is about partially lifting restrictions that were introduced just a month ago.
The situation has once again shown how interconnected the global semiconductor industry is. Sanctions initially introduced as a tool to pressure Russia have ultimately created serious risks for Europe's own industry, particularly the automotive sector.
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