Sjoerd Sjoerdsma
Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, known for his role in navigating complex international trade relations, particularly in the context of advanced technology exports. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing U.S. accusations regarding the export of sensitive lithography machines to China, asserting that the Netherlands strictly enforces export controls and emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty in technological development.
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Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, the Dutch trade minister, tried to convince American officials that the Dutch government strictly enforced its export controls.
How the Trump administration’s crackdown on ASML technology is testing the Dutch alliance
Australia· 2026-07-16
Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade Sjoerd Sjoerdsma attempted to convince Lutnick and other American officials that the Netherlands strictly enforces export controls.
Jutarnji list - Je li Kina od Europljana nabavila najvažniji stroj na svijetu?
Croatia· 2026-07-13
Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade Sjoerd Sjoerdsma attempted to convince Lutnick and other American officials that the Netherlands strictly enforces export controls.
Jutarnji list - Je li Kina od Europljana nabavila najvažniji stroj na svijetu?Croatia· 2026-07-10