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Trump Administration Cancels $285 Million Semiconductor Research Grant

12/18/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Trump administration canceled a $285 million grant to Semiconductor Research Corp. for the SMART USA Institute in Durham, North Carolina, on December 10 as a 'termination for convenience'.
The decision followed a shift in the administration's CHIPS strategy, despite SMART USA meeting targets.
Lawmakers warned about the future of semiconductor research, while Semiconductor Research Corp. plans to continue its initiatives despite the setback.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the Trump administration canceled a $285 million grant to Semiconductor Research Corp. for the SMART USA Institute in Durham, North Carolina, on December 10 as a 'termination for convenience'.
The decision followed a shift in the administration's CHIPS strategy, despite SMART USA meeting targets.
Lawmakers warned about the future of semiconductor research, while Semiconductor Research Corp. plans to continue its initiatives despite the setback.