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Ananya Gairola

US Export Bans And Nvidia Supply Issues Crush Samsung Chip Profits — Hopes Rest On Ultra-Thin Foldables, Smartwatches And Possible XR Debut At Galaxy Unpacked Event

Ho,Chi,Minh,City,,Vietnam,-,June,4,,2023:,White

On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) reported a sharp 56% drop in second-quarter operating profit, citing U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips for China — a blow to its semiconductor business just days before its major Galaxy Unpacked product launch.

What Happened: The South Korean chipmaker estimated operating profit at 4.6 trillion won for the April–June period, missing the 6.2 trillion won forecast from LSEG SmartEstimate, reported Reuters.

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