Trump blocks Chinese-backed PE firm from buying US chipmaker Lattice

Trump blocks Chinese-backed PE firm from buying US chipmaker Lattice

The Lattice Semiconductor logo is seen in this illustration photo September 14, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration

U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a Chinese-backed private equity firm from buying a U.S.-based chipmaker on Wednesday, sending a clear signal to Beijing that Washington will oppose takeover deals that involve technologies with potential military applications.

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