Semiconductors
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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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New and used vehicle shortage hits Alberta, bringing long waits for buyersAlberta dealership Westlock Motors typically holds as many as 100 new vehicles. On Wednesday, it had just seven.ConsumerAug 5, 2021
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