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Investing.com - An investigation by China’s Ministry of Commerce into alleged dumping of analog chips from the United States is expected to have a "minimal impact" on U.S. analog processor makers, according to analysts at UBS.
In a note to clients, the strategists flagged that while the probe could possibly affect firms like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices , it is unlikely to conclude before September 2026 and may be extended by a further six months "under specific circumstances."
They added that the announcement is "best interpreted" as a response to the recent additions of several Chinese firms to a U.S. restricted trade list.
On Friday, the U.S. placed 32 more entities, of which 23 were Chinese, on a Commerce Department list of restricted trade. Officials accused two Chinese firms in particular of sourcing restricted equipment for SMIC, which is sanctioned by Washington.
The UBS analysts also suggested that Beijing’s investigation may be "replicative" of a previous U.S. investigation into analog chip manufacturers from China.
In early trading on Monday, Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) shares had slipped by roughly 3% and Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) had edged down by 0.7%.
Chinese chipmaking stocks broadly advanced on Monday after Beijing opened the investigation into U.S. trade policy late last week.
Beijing has started two investigations -- one into whether Washington discriminated against Chinese companies with its chip trade and policies, and the other into the suspected dumping of imports such as analog chips used in hearing aids, automobiles, and Wi-Fi routers.
The development came just before high-level trade talks between the U.S. and China began in Madrid on Sunday.