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China holds a kill switch. But whose fault is that? Resistance to Chinese tech in Europe began a long time ago, with Huawei being excluded from infrastructure projects, such as building the 5G network. While there was no evidence of a Chinese government backdoor into European systems, governments didn’t want to risk it. What was
By Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association In April, US global trade policy was turned on its head, sending the global economy on a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. The dramatically high tariffs announced by the Trump administration have resulted in unnecessary uncertainty for security businesses that create quality jobs and benefits for
In a recent webinar moderated by Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of WE United, industry leaders Michael Knight, President & CEO of Endries, and Allison Sabia, President & CEO of Galco, discussed the complexities of tariffs, their impact on the supply chain, and the broader economic implications. Understanding tariffs: a tax on imports Michael Knight
In recent weeks, the USA has intensified its stance against Russia. Numerous organisations, individuals, and companies, including Mornsun, a provider of power supply solutions and DC/DC converters, are now subject to strict US sanctions. Sebastian Fischer, Co-CEO of the Traco Power Group answers questions on the impact of these sanctions. What impact could these measures
China is expanding its IC capabilities at all costs, and the “game” is playing out internationally. The stakes are high for all involved, especially China and the U.S. Addressing what it views as a significant threat, the U.S. government established export control regulations specifically aimed at China’s artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries on October
Its full name is Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022. The CHIPS Act, as it is more commonly known, was signed into law on August 9, 2022. The Act provides for $280 billion in spending over the next ten years, with $200 billion targeting scientific R&D and commercialization, $52.7 billion
Okay, so it’s still early in the discussion phase. Still, it looks like the US is trying to expand the restrictions on semiconductors to include other emerging technologies, such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The goal is to stifle China’s military and surveillance capabilities. This information is based so far on unnamed sources. The
By Grace Alexander The mid-2018 announcement that increased tariffs would be instituted on a range of imported materials from China sent instant shock waves through the United States’ manufacturing markets. The tariff increases, cumulatively amounting to a 25% hike, disproportionately affected markets which utilize electronic components. An initial 10% tariff was implemented by October 1,