It also established a US-India working group to strengthen the US semiconductor supply chain against China. This approach will evaluate India's semiconductor manufacturing and usage capabilities, to serve as a stepping stone for upcoming bilateral interventions. It shows the importance on a global level of the semiconductor industry.
US — India Semiconductor Ecosystem & CHIPS ACT
- Semiconductors are the building blocks used in products such as cars, computers and medical devices.
- The US-India partnership is aimed at evaluating India's semiconductor industry, laws, workforce skills and infrastructure.
- Signed by President Biden in August 2022, the CHIPS Act funded to augment US semiconductor production.
- International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund — Stabilizes Semiconductor Supply Chains in line with TRUST Act
- Launched in 2021, India's Semiconductor Mission hopes to create a robust local industry.
- The partnership seeks to raise India's economy and secure global supply chains for essential technologies.
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