SemiConductor Supply. 42 sites, 16 states.

What is happening? The Semiconductor Industry Association says that there is $200 Billion in private sector investment for new and expansion projects at 42 sites across 16 states. From 1990 through 2020, the U.S.’s share of global microchip fabrication slid from 40% to 12%. Texas will account for $56 Billion of the $200 Billion in private investment. 

Why is this important? Taiwan and South Korea lead in semi conductor fabrication capacity. Taiwan has 92% of leading-edge semiconductor production. The U.S. addressed this with the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act that has $52 billion for semiconductor research and development, manufacturing and workforce initiatives. 

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