The move came after China's cyberspace regulator said that Micron had failed its network security review and would block operators of key infrastructure from buying from the company.

The U.S. commerce secretary raised the issue during a meeting with China's commerce minister and noted that the action was consistent with the G7's decision to push back against economic coercion by China.

The U.S. is also working closely with allies to address such actions and is investing in domestic semiconductor production through the CHIPS Act.