U.S. Relaxes Export Controls on Supercomputers

Tags: 1990s Clinton Export Controls

Authors: Diamond, Howard

Published: July 1999

URL: https://www.armscontrol.org/act/1999-07/press-releases/us-relaxes-export-controls-supercomputers

Abstract: This news article details a loosening of export restrictions on supercomputers to various nations on national security and economic grounds that had been tightened several years prior. The article details the process and substance of the loosened restrictions, as well as the political hurdles that had delayed the changes.