Semiconductors
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Nvidia data centre revenue more than doubled to $89B amid AI spending boomNvidia on Wednesday forecast a 70 per cent jump in revenue next fiscal year, underscoring unabated demand for AI computing, while warning about shortages of memory components.TechAug 27
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on semiconductors, chips coming into U.S.The move would likely raise the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.U.S. NewsAug 6, 2025
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Where Canada fits in new U.S. proposal to restrict AI chip exportsThe framework also raised concerns of chip industry executives who say the rules would limit access to existing chips used for video games and restrict the chips in 120 countries.TechJan 13, 2025
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How tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, batteries could hit Canadian walletsExperts say the tariffs may not necessarily mean a return to long-term semiconductor shortages or supply disruptions, but could lead to higher prices.CanadaSep 12, 2024
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Biden orders ban of U.S. investments in certain China technologiesThe Biden administration said it engaged with U.S. allies and partners as it developed the restrictions "and will continue coordinating closely with them to advance these goals."U.S. NewsAug 9, 2023
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‘Embarrassingly behind’: Is Canada doing enough on semiconductors?Semiconductors are needed in almost all modern technology. Currently, about 90 per cent of leading-edge semiconductor chips are manufactured in Taiwan.CanadaJun 26, 2023
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Can Taiwan’s ‘Silicon Shield’ fend off China — and a global economic crisis?Taiwan's early gamble to invest in semiconductors has not only helped to power its economy, but it may also now protect it from invasion. Can it also protect the world's economy?WorldApr 27, 2023
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North American semiconductor industry will prevent ‘over-reliance’ on Asia: TrudeauCanada, the U.S. and Mexico agreed this week to boost semiconductor output and investment in the continent to compete with Asia, which has dominated the industry.CanadaJan 11, 2023
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Future Chinese attack on Taiwan would spark global semiconductor crisis, Blinken warnsU.S. and Canadian officials have been vocal about China's potential hostility as Xi Jinping calls for military growth and refuses to rule out using force against Taiwan.WorldOct 18, 2022
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