> A negative feedback loop in semiconductor supply seems like a situation where a government should just step in manage the market a bit. Unfortunately, no Wes

> A negative feedback loop in semiconductor supply seems like a situation where a government should just step in manage the market a bit. Unfortunately, no Western government can do it even if its life depends on it. German trade officials for example went and completely prostrated themselves in front of Taiwanese govt, and TSMC, offering anything short of switching the recognition of China to Taiwan. It bounced off without any effect. It was only a blank cheque from USA that made them to even scratch, and that is still pending that cheque being honoured, and cashed out.