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Trump Pushes to Reduce Taiwan Chip Dependence

8/20/2025

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President Trump aims to decrease US reliance on Taiwan for chip production and seeks government equity in tech firms, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Corporate America is hesitant to oppose Trump's control over private enterprises due to potential backlash.
Legal protections for businesses are uncertain, leading trade groups to draft but ultimately shelve plans against Trump.
Recent actions include demanding cuts from Nvidia's sales to China and exploring a stake in Intel.

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President Trump aims to decrease US reliance on Taiwan for chip production and seeks government equity in tech firms, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Corporate America is hesitant to oppose Trump's control over private enterprises due to potential backlash.
Legal protections for businesses are uncertain, leading trade groups to draft but ultimately shelve plans against Trump.
Recent actions include demanding cuts from Nvidia's sales to China and exploring a stake in Intel.