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Intel Receives ASML's First High NA EUV System
- ttul 3y agoIntel’s deployment of the first NA EUV system from ASML in North America, a clear outcome of Biden’s CHIPS Act, sharply contrasts with the tech and trade strategies under the Trump administration. While Trump focused on aggressive trade policies and tariffs, particularly aimed at China, his approach was more about defense than fostering domestic innovation and manufacturing in the semiconductor industry. Trump’s era saw heightened trade tensions that, while addressing the issue of dependence on foreign tech, didn’t provide the substantial investment and support for semiconductor manufacturing that the CHIPS Act under Biden does. Biden’s strategy, in contrast, is pumping billions into the sector, not just protecting it but actively expanding America’s capacity to innovate and manufacture critical technology at home. This move under Biden’s watch is not merely a defensive posture but a proactive boost, setting the stage for long-term technological leadership and economic strength.