August 21, 2003 – Bolstered by recent decisions from the US and European Union to levy tariffs against Hynix Semiconductor, other DRAM manufacturers also are seeking similar government action against the South Korean chipmaker, according to local reports.
The Nihon Keizai Shimbun says that Elpida plans to file a request with Japan’s Trade Ministry by the end of this year. Meanwhile, four Taiwanese chipmakers including Nanya plan to file claims with their local authorities within a matter of days.