PALO ALTO, California — Applied Materials, the top U.S. supplier of chipmaking tools, is under pressure in the crucial Chinese market as Washington’s export restrictions hurt its access and spur the rise of homegrown players.
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Applied Materials forecasts a drop in revenue this quarter, citing uncertainty in its China operations. (Photo by Kosuke Shimizu)
KOSUKE SHIMIZU
August 16, 2025 06:52 JST
