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Foreign Minister Tsahkna: The decision of the Biden administration is an error that should be rectified quickly

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16.01.2025

Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the decision by the outgoing US administration to restrict access to advanced AI chip exports for selected EU Member States and NATO Allies was completely ungrounded, thoughtless, and harmful, not just for the countries moved to the so-called second category but also for the United States.

"It is completely unacceptable that the administration of President Joe Biden has decided to restrict the access of a considerable number of EU member states and NATO Allies, including Estonia, to AI technologies," Tsahkna said. "This decision has a direct impact on the ongoing or planned development activities of Estonia and other EU member states for creating a secure and reliable AI and its applications."

Tsahkna said that Estonia has been a global leader of implementing innovative solutions throughout its society, and it has shared its expertise and experience globally. "When it comes to developing AI, it is clear that countries must expand their cooperation instead of imposing restrictions on supplying technology to Allies," the foreign minister said.

"The EU functions as a common market, and in research and development, too, it is easier for us to be united and join the United States in countering untrustworthy technologies and global forces," Tsahkna said.

"Estonia is in touch with US authorities and the European Commission to ensure that this error is rectified as soon as possible," Tsahkna said.