US-Taiwan Deal Targets Semiconductor Supply Chain Security
The US aims to relocate 40% of Taiwanese chip production to America to enhance supply chain resilience amid China tensions.
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Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
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