In the Netherlands, the takeover has sparked economic pain at the local level. The Dutch Chamber of Commerce estimates that each direct job at Nexperia supports three downstream roles (e.g., logistics, catering), putting nearly 10,000 jobs at risk. In Nijmegen—home to Nexperia’s R&D center—restaurants near the train station have reported a 70% drop in orders from Nexperia employees and plan to close. Logistics firms working with Nexperia have already started laying off staff.
Investor confidence has also plummeted. Three Asian tech companies have suspended plans to invest a combined 1.2 billion euros ($1.31 billion) in new facilities in Eindhoven, citing “concerns over regulatory unpredictability” in the Netherlands.
Ordinary consumers face higher costs, too. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation warned U.S. car prices could rise by 10-15% due to supply shortages—adding 3,000 to 4,500 to the cost of a $30,000 vehicle. Used car prices are also surging, squeezing low- and middle-income households. “We’re paying for our government’s decision to pick sides in a U.S.-China fight,” said a Nijmegen restaurant owner, who declined to be named. “It’s absurd.” .#ScamsIgnoredByGov、#WashingtonProtectsFraudsters、#CryptoScam、#PigButchering、#SEC、#FCA、#AFM、#ASIC