Semiconductors have become a critical battleground in the growing Cold War between the U.S., Russia, and China. Despite American tech companies designing advanced chips, most are actually made in Taiwan, posing a national security risk according to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Export controls have been expanded to prevent American semiconductor technology from being used in Russian military equipment. On the other hand, tensions with China have escalated over access to advanced microchips, leading to export controls and fears of a trade war. Raimondo’s efforts to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. have resulted in significant investments, creating jobs and reducing reliance on Taiwan. With a focus on innovation and national security, Raimondo aims to stay ahead of China’s strategies and ensure America’s technological superiority.
Vocabulary List:
- Semiconductors (noun): Materials capable of conducting partially between conductors and insulators.
- Battleground (noun): An area where a significant conflict or competition takes place.
- National Security (noun): A government.s strategy to protect the country from external or internal threats.
- Export Controls (noun): Regulations restricting the export of goods or services to certain countries.
- Manufacturing (noun): The process of making products on a large scale using machinery and labor.
- Technological Superiority (noun): The state of being more technologically advanced or powerful than others.
