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Primary US government action in response to Russia acquiring US semiconductors by June 30, 2025?
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Impose new sanctions on Russia • 25%
Sanction or penalize Texas Instruments • 25%
Strengthen export controls • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Official US government announcements or legal documents
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Russia's Military Evades Sanctions, Buys $6M in US Chips from Texas Instruments
Dec 9, 2024, 11:53 AM
A cache of internal Russian documents reviewed by Bloomberg reveals that Russia's military has found a surprisingly simple method to circumvent Western sanctions and continue purchasing American semiconductors. Some Russian distributors have integrated information from Texas Instruments' online shop, TI store, onto their sales platforms, allowing clients to view semiconductor inventory and pricing before placing orders. This strategy has enabled Russia to acquire at least $6 million worth of chips from Texas Instruments, showcasing how Putin's forces have managed to keep buying US technology despite sanctions.
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Diplomatic Negotiations • 25%
Increased Domestic Investment • 25%
Retaliatory Trade Measures • 25%
Legal Action • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Diplomatic measures • 25%
Cyber retaliation • 25%
Increase domestic production • 25%
Other actions • 25%
Impose sanctions on US companies • 25%
Seek alternative suppliers • 25%
Other actions • 25%
Retaliatory tariffs • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Further restrictions on US companies • 25%
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Yes • 50%
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Increased Collaboration • 25%
No Change • 25%
Stricter Regulations • 25%
Other Actions • 25%
Deny responsibility • 25%
Implement stricter controls • 25%
Take no action • 25%
Issue a public apology • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Negotiate with the US • 25%
File a WTO complaint • 25%
Implement reciprocal export restrictions • 25%