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WATCH: Trump announces $100 billion investment by Taiwanese semiconductor giant

By Didi Tang, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

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How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S.

The 2022 CHIPS Act led to a surge in funding for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and a demand for qualified workers. These chips power everything from our phones and cars to advanced fighter jets and artificial intelligence. Now, some…

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson

Politics Jan 04

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Biden travels to Nevada and California
Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories

Thursday's funding announcement is the second tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Dec 11

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks during a high speed internet event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 3, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get CHIPS funding

The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act provides more than $52 billion to boost the development and manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Politics Mar 28

U.S. President Biden visits Philadelphia to deliver remarks about his budget for fiscal year 2024
WATCH: Biden says GOP budget cuts would help China dominate global tech economy

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Republicans' ideas for cutting the budget could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy.

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Nov 04

WATCH: Biden touts semiconductor technology policy in California amid tight midterm race

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Biden was joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Viasat, as the president highlighted his CHIPS and Science Act and the work his administration has done for military veterans.

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