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John Cornyn: “More than 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Hails CHIPS Successes, Texas Semiconductor Boom

Published | Video Starts at 03:17

… control of the future of the world economy will come down to which nation can produce the most advanced semiconductor chips and secure complex and highly vulnerable supply chains. Today, More than 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors are made other than in the United States, mainly Taiwan and South Korea. where Samsung is located as well. Going back to 1990, the United States produced nearly 40% of the world's semiconductors. But over time, we lost our advantage in this critical industry. (03:17–03:31)

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Asserts that over 90% of advanced semiconductors are produced outside the U.S., primarily in Taiwan and South Korea.

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