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Trump Critiques CHIPS Act Amid $100B U.S. Chip Investments

3/9/2025

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Donald Trump criticized the CHIPS and Science Act for misallocating funds and not boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
He pointed out Taiwan and South Korea's chip industry dominance, claiming foreign firms prospered under his tariffs.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is set to invest $100 billion in U.S. chip production.
Siemens is committing $285 million to enhance U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
The Semiconductor Climate Consortium aims for improved emissions transparency and energy efficiency by 2025.

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Donald Trump criticized the CHIPS and Science Act for misallocating funds and not boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
He pointed out Taiwan and South Korea's chip industry dominance, claiming foreign firms prospered under his tariffs.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is set to invest $100 billion in U.S. chip production.
Siemens is committing $285 million to enhance U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
The Semiconductor Climate Consortium aims for improved emissions transparency and energy efficiency by 2025.