这封信件曝光后,业内人士讨论:IP、EDA软件、EUV、DUV光刻机等制造14nm以下芯片的设备软件进口,全部要申请许可。并且措辞异常严厉。其中这么一句话:
The actions would "ensure U.S. companies as well as those from partner and allied countries are not permitted to sell the communists the rope they will use to hang us all," the letter said.