Biden’s chip plan sputters

In the limelight: Raimondo is determined to push the semiconductor manufacturing legislation that would appropriate US$52bil (RM229bil) for the domestic market. — AP

LONG-stalled legislation to boost the United States semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen competitiveness against China risks collapsing in Congress, with Republicans growing skeptical of the measure as mid-term elections near and Democrats focusing instead on gun violence.

The bill has been a top priority for Joe Biden’s administration, particularly Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo, but some lawmakers fault the White House for not being more engaged.