Securing the Supply Chain: The Battle for Semiconductor Control

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China and the United States are in a battle for semiconductor control. Semiconductors, which are essential for various critical industries including telecommunications, defense, and AI, have become a strategic asset for countries across the globe. In particular, China, the world’s largest consumer of semiconductors, is aggressively investing in domestic production and seeking to reduce its dependence […]

CHIPS Act Boosts American Semiconductor Manufacturing

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The CHIPS Act, formally the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act, is a legislated initiative in the United States aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and addressing the global chip shortage. The main goal of the CHIPS Act, which passed into law in 2022, is to enhance American semiconductor capabilities and reduce dependence […]