US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned why advanced semiconductor manufacturing remains heavily concentrated in Taiwan. During an interview, he emphasized the need for the US to reshore chip production using robotics. While President Trump’s tariffs did not initially target semiconductors, discussions are ongoing about how to bring chip manufacturing back to the US. Experts note that while initiatives like the CHIPS Act aim to bolster domestic production, Taiwan’s dominance in advanced chipmaking may persist due to its strategic significance.
— new from Business Insider
