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NEW: The US is pushing legislation that would force the Netherlands to ban all remaining ASML lithography machine sales and servicing to China, with a 150-day compliance deadline backed by the threat of extraterritorial sanctions. The MATCH Act targets older DUV machines still permitted under Dutch rules. China was 33% of ASML's sales in 2025. The bill has bipartisan support and is being attached to the must-pass defense budget. The Dutch trade minister called forced cooperation "undesirable" and has lobbied Washington against the measure, but Dutch sources assess chances of blocking it as slim. ASML is Europe's most valuable listed company and relies heavily on US suppliers, limiting its room to push back. Source: NL Times