The Semiconductor Dilemma

This chapter explores the complex interplay between semiconductor technology and economic trends, particularly the imperative of domestic manufacturing amid geopolitical tensions like the U.S.-China trade conflict. It emphasizes the crucial role of semiconductors in technology and communications, and how recent global challenges have highlighted the U.S.'s declining manufacturing capabilities. The conversation also addresses historical shifts in the industry and the financial challenges involved in maintaining competitiveness in semiconductor fabrication.