U. S. Eyes Chinese Chip Dominance

The Biden administration has started a trade investigation into China's production of older-type computer chips, which are crucial for cars, appliances, telecom networks, and military equipment. This move could lead to tariffs or other measures to restrict Chinese chips from the U. S. market. China has been investing heavily in various industries, including semiconductors, to create a global surge of low-cost products. American companies and others worldwide have struggled to compete, leading to closures and giving Chinese firms control over markets. Chinese chip production, particularly of older types, has been increasing rapidly. This has raised concerns among U. S. officials that the semiconductor industry may be the next sector to fall under Chinese dominance. China is constructing more chip factories than any other country, which American officials say could threaten chip plants in Europe and the U. S.