Rebuilding America’s Semiconductor Manufacturing
The US is looking at strategies to rebuild America’s semiconductor manufacturing. As recently as the 1990s, the US, where semiconductors were invented, produced 37% of the world’s supply of chips, but only about 12% of all computer chips are produced domestically now. In 2021, the decline in domestic chip production was exposed by a worldwide […]
Apple’s Anti-Competitive Behavior Under Criticism
According to some experts, Apple’s anti-competitive behavior including raising prices, denying consumers choice, lowering quality and damping the incentive of sellers of complementary or competing products to innovate. They believe that Apple must be held accountable for its anti-consumer and anti-competitive actions, which also violate intellectual property law. The European Union (EU) has been accusing […]
CHIPS and Science Act Funding One Year After Becoming Law
CHIPS and Science Act funding one year after President Biden signed into law makes nearly $53 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and workforce. In addition, the law creates a 25 percent tax credit for capital investments in semiconductor manufacturing with the goal of helping to keep America at the forefront of […]
Canada’s Approach to Attract and Retain US Tech Talent
Canada’s government recently introduced a new work permit that targets US tech talent. Experts report that H-1B non-immigrant visa workers in the US pay at least $85 billion a year in federal and state income taxes, support Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes, and generate tens of billions more in consumer spending. They also […]
Comparative Analysis of US and EU Approach to SEP Royalties
It is important to understand how the United States and European Union approach SEP royalties. Increasingly, courts are being asked to resolve disputes concerning the appropriate and equitable royalty rates, designated as fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory (FRAND), that owners of patents essential to industry standards, known as standard essential patents (SEPs), can levy on manufacturers […]
R&D Investment for Economic Growth and National Security
Investing in research and development (R&D) is of utmost importance for the United States to maintain its competitiveness in the global economy. Experts argue that increased investment in R&D is crucial for technological advancement, economic growth, job creation, and national security. Unfortunately, there has been a declining trend of federal funding for R&D in the […]
Importance of Taiwan to the U.S. in Indo-Pacific Region and Chips
Taiwan plays a critical role for the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region and chips. If China annexed Taiwan and base military assets, such as underwater surveillance devices, submarines, and air defense units on the island, it would be able to limit the U.S. military’s operations in the region. This would significantly impact the U.S. ability […]
Transatlantic Collaboration in the Digital Age
The Biden administration and outside experts have emphasized the need for transatlantic collaboration in today’s digital age. They suggest strengthening collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US). The recommendations are intended to guide the newly established EU-US Trade & Tech Council (TTC). The TTC is an initiative established by the EU […]
Managing US-China Relations for Economics and National Security
The United States finds itself managing US-China relations for economics and national security as it has an ever-increasing strained relationship. President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order on August 9. 2023, restricting specific US investments in Chinese enterprises operating in sensitive technological domains such as computer chips. The Executive Order also stipulates that it is […]
Big Tech Campaign Against Antitrust Laws
Big Tech companies have been aggressively embarking on a lobbying campaign to oppose antitrust laws proposed from Congress. They argue that implementing the antitrust laws would result in fewer choices for consumers and higher prices for products. In addition, Big Tech claims that antitrust reform will harm U.S. national security. According to a report from […]
CHIPS Act Boosts American Semiconductor Manufacturing
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 […]
How the CHIPS Act is Reshaping the Semiconductor Industry
With the passing of the CHIPS Act of 2022, semiconductor companies are evaluating how, and whether to pursue a piece of the $52.7 billion in federal subsidies allocated to support chip manufacturing. About three-quarters of the CHIPS Act funding to be allocated over the next five years ($39 billion) is designated for the construction of […]
