A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

Last year was a tumultuous one for the U.S. semiconductor industry.   From leadership changes at legacy companies to continuously changing dialogue around AI chip export controls, a lot has happened. If the first few weeks of 2026, which saw new chip tariffs and international semiconductor deals, are any indicator — this year will be as unexpected as the last.   But before we…

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What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out

What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out

The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into xLight, a semiconductor startup developing advanced chip-making technology, marking the third time the U.S. government has taken an equity position in a private startup and further expanding a controversial strategy that has put Washington on the cap tables of American companies. The Wall…

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Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips

Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips

Beijing may have thrown a wrench into Nvidia’s plans on making a comeback in China’s AI market. Nvidia has instructed its component suppliers to stop production related to its H20 AI chip, according to The Information. The production halt comes after Beijing reportedly warned Chinese companies against using these chips because of potential security issues…

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A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

A timeline of the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025

It’s already been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan — who wasted no time getting to work trying to…

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