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🌏 Chips at War: How U.S.-China Tensions Are Reshaping the Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductors are the heart of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to military systems. But rising U.S.-China geopolitical tensions are throwing the global supply chain into chaos.

💡 What’s Covered in the Article? ✔️ The impact of U.S. export controls and China’s push for self-sufficiency ✔️ Supply chain disruptions and rising production costs ✔️ Emerging manufacturing hubs like India and Vietnam ✔️ How these tensions might raise electronics prices worldwide

✨ Key Developments:

U.S. expands restrictions: Blacklisted 140 Chinese companies in December 2024.

China retaliates: Bans exports of critical minerals like gallium and germanium, vital for semiconductor production.

🔗 Read the full article for an in-depth look at how this tech battle is shaping our world.

As nations and companies navigate this uncertainty, the race is on to build a more resilient and innovative semiconductor supply chain.