The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have reshaped global technology supply chains, and few examples illustrate this more clearly than the struggles faced by Nexperia. Once known primarily as a reliable semiconductor manufacturer with operations spanning Europe and Asia,
The United States is intensifying its global efforts to secure alternative sources of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, signaling a broader strategic objective that goes well beyond the terms of its recent trade agreement with China. Analysts interpret the flurry of
Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering devices from smartphones and computers to AI systems, autonomous vehicles, and defense applications. China’s policies regarding the semiconductor industry are reshaping global supply chains, influencing trade, technological innovation, and geopolitical dynamics. As both a
China’s semiconductor industry achieved a significant milestone in the third quarter of 2025, as exports of AI chips surged amid increasing global demand for high-performance computing solutions. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Chinese manufacturers exported $7.3 billion worth
