US semiconductor manufacturing push stalling as election season looms
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Legislation meant to enhance the Unites States semiconductor manufacturing has been on the back-burner for a while now. But with a bill now circulating in Congress that could give the US a better chance to compete with China, both parties seem to have bigger fish to fry.
Check out today’s featured article from MSN for details on why partisan issues seem to be shifting away from semiconductor manufacturing, and how this may affect the transportation industry. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Biden’s $52 Billion Chips Plan Stuck; Lawmakers Eye Election (msn.com)
“Long-stalled legislation to boost US semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen competitiveness against China risks collapsing in Congress, with Republicans growing skeptical of the measure as midterm elections near and Democrats focusing instead on gun violence.”
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.