Biden's Semiconductor Strategy: Balancing Control with Trade

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: NYTIMES

The U.S. imposed new **export controls** on advanced semiconductors to **China** on December 2, furthering its tech restriction legacy.
This policy is framed by the **metaphor** of a **"small yard with a high fence,"** aiming to protect sensitive technologies while encouraging broader trade.
As Biden's term nears its end, the contradictions in this strategy are escalating, suggesting difficulties in achieving both security and economic goals.
Incoming administrations may leverage the controls more aggressively, potentially disrupting the **global economic order** established by the Biden administration.
The strategy aims to maintain U.S. leadership in technology while avoiding complete severance of economic ties, but it faces significant **diplomatic costs** and challenges.

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