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What are SEMI’s US policy strategies for 2026?

SEMI announced its 2026 U.S. Policy Strategy: Securing the Semiconductor Supply Chain to Enable American AI Leadership designed to strengthen US competitiveness, sustain long-term market investment, and support innovation across the full semiconductor ecosystem. These focal points reflect SEMI’s role as a trusted partner to policymakers and its commitment to advancing practical, coordinated, and industry-informed

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Semiconductor equipment sales projected to reach $156Bn in 2027

Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of $133 billion in 2025, growing 13.7% year-on-year, SEMI announced in its ‘Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective’ at SEMICON Japan 2025. Growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales is expected to continue in the

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Congress introduces bill on CHIPS tax credit expansion

SEMI has announced support for the introduction of the Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial Investment Act (the SEMI Investment Act) in the United States House of Representatives. A companion bill to similar legislation introduced in the Senate, the SEMI Investment Act would extend the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (Section 48D) established under the US

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Market Analysis

Global spend on manufacturing equipment hit £33bn this year

Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment totalled $33.07 billion in Q2 of 2025, according to SEMI and SEAJ. Q2 2025 spending was up 23% compared with the same quarter the previous year. Other figures showed that China had the largest spending at $11.36 billion, making up 34% of the total. However, China spending in Q2

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AMD’s Lisa Su to receive inaugural SEMI Silicon Medal

SEMI announced the introduction of the annual SEMI Silicon Medal, a prestigious award that celebrates semiconductor industry icons driving innovation and excellence. This year’s award will be presented to Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, at the SEMI Leaders & Legends Honors as part of SEMICON West 2025. Since joining AMD in 2012,

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