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    Secretary of Commerce: How We'll Spend $50 Billion to Dominate Semiconductors

    Feb. 24, 2023
    “The research, innovation and manufacturing sparked by this law will enable the United States to be the technological superpower, securing our economic and national security for...
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    The CHIPS and Science Act following President Joe Biden's signing ceremony
    Leadership

    Is a Bidenomics Manufacturing Policy in Progress?

    Sept. 19, 2022
    Two dramatic weeks in Washington have created huge pools of funds for electric vehicles and microchips, creating a clear policy direction… but is it the right one?
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    Competitiveness

    The CHIPs Act Slacks on Domestic Production Targets

    Aug. 26, 2022
    To truly achieve reshoring goals, each segment of the industry needs specific requirements.
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    Technology and IIoT

    Memory Chip Manufacturer Micron Technology Announces $40B Fab Investment

    Aug. 9, 2022
    Passage of the CHIPS-Plus Act provides support for the planned expansion.
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    Manufacturing job gains in July were particularly strong in semiconductors and electronics.
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    US Job Growth Spikes, Defying Slowdown Expectations

    Aug. 5, 2022
    Manufacturing hits its highest levels since 2019 as overtime hours rise.

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    Spain to Invest 12 Billion Euros in Semiconductor Sector

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    Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with the heads of chip makers Intel and Qualcomm on Tuesday.
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    Taiwan's TSMC Reports Record First-Quarter Revenue

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    High demand for semiconductors pushed the chip company's first-quarter earnings up 36% from last year.
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    Intel Factory In Oregon Opens $3B Expansion (slideshow)

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