LONDON (Reuters) -The CEO of leading computer chip equipment maker ASML said on Tuesday he expects that 2026 will be a growth year for the company and that the U.S. government will continue to push for further restrictions on its exports to China.

CEO Christophe Fouquet said the U.S. will continue to pursue restricting certain high-tech exports to China, and pressure allies to do the same, regardless of who wins the presidential election next month,

With U.S. restrictions on investing in artificial intelligence in China expected imminently, the head of a major Dutch chipmaking equipment company said he expects more pressure on U.S. allies to curb chip sales to China.

ASML Chief Executive Officer Christophe Fouquet said European countries like the Netherlands should not restrict inbound migration if they want to remain competitive in key industries. "Bringing talent from everywhere has been an absolute condition for success,