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As the CHIPS Act turns one, semiconductor firms have mixed feelings

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[–] nbafantest 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think we're seeing in russia hat happens when a military can't get the chips it needs.

Hopefully we can get competitive with the costs in Asia.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This, I think, is pretty key. Though it might require a lot more government subsidies. Or, the US military could just pay the difference and consider the upcharge acceptable if it means chips are being built domestically.

I saw another article saying some groups were trying to bar Taiwanese workers from working in the US factories. I didn’t get a chance to read it through, but I have to question the wisdom is barring some seriously needed expertise.

Plus, the more immigrants the better!

[–] nbafantest 1 points 1 year ago

The TSMC plant is bringing in Taiwanese workers bc they're unable to get their Phoenix Plant clean.

The US simply doesn't have these skilled workers right now