Rare Earths and Chips Shape US-China Trade Dynamics
A fragile balance between China’s mineral dominance and US chip leadership is keeping trade tensions in check, but long-term competition...
Economy
US Tightens Export Rules for Chipmakers Operating in China
The US revokes key authorizations for Samsung and SK Hynix, limiting access to American chipmaking tools and reshaping global semiconductor...
Nvidia Faces Mixed Investor Response Amid China Tensions
Nvidia’s latest earnings report excludes China chip sales, prompting debate over growth durability and geopolitical risks. Guidance Excludes China, Raising...
Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Global Digital Tax Policies
President Trump threatens trade penalties for countries imposing digital service taxes, citing discrimination against U.S. tech firms. Digital Tax Disputes...
Perplexity AI Offers $34.5B for Google’s Chrome Browser
Startup Perplexity proposes a $34.5B cash deal for Chrome amid antitrust pressure on Google, aiming to reshape the AI search...
US Considers Equity Stakes in Chip Firms for CHIPS Grants
The Commerce Department may seek non-voting shares in chipmakers like Intel in exchange for federal funding under the $52.7B CHIPS...
India Moves to Ban Real-Money Online Games
The proposed bill targets online games involving monetary stakes, citing addiction and financial harm as key concerns for regulation. Government...
SoftBank Invests $2B in Intel Amid Turnaround Efforts
SoftBank’s $2B equity stake in Intel signals support for U.S. chipmaking, but the troubled firm still faces steep challenges in...
US Tracks AI Chip Shipments to Prevent China Diversions
US authorities embed location trackers in select AI chip shipments to detect illegal rerouting to China, intensifying export control enforcement....
Trump’s Chip Tariff Sparks Industry Uncertainty
President Trump’s 100% chip tariff aims to boost U.S. manufacturing but raises concerns over tech costs, global supply chains, and...
