Biden Commerce Secretary Pledges to Fight Computer-Chip Shortage

March 19, 2021, 8:43 PM UTC

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with CEOs and senior executives on the Semiconductor Industry Association board of directors, her office says in a statement.

  • Biden administration views semiconductors as a critical supply chain that must be strengthened domestically
  • U.S. needs to make strong investments in domestic manufacturing, research and workforce, she says
  • NOTE: Earlier, The World Is Short of Computer Chips. Here’s Why: QuickTake

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