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Press Release: 11/02/23

Mary Thornton Joins SIA as Vice President of Global Policy

WASHINGTON—Nov. 2, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Mary Thornton has joined the association as vice president of global policy. In this role, Thornton will lead SIA’s global policy team and direct the association’s global trade and economic security policy initiatives, among other issue areas. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and […]

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Press Release: 10/17/23

SIA Statement on New Export Controls

WASHINGTON—Oct. 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement in response to the new export controls announced today by the U.S. Commerce Department. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are evaluating the impact of the updated export controls on the […]

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Blog: 10/10/23

SIA Weighs in on Potential Outbound Investment Regime

by Matthew Wayland, Global Policy Associate

SIA has long supported policies that safeguard national security without unduly harming commercial innovation, manufacturing, employment, and continued American leadership in critical technologies. Consistent with this stance, SIA recently submitted detailed public comments in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) published on Aug. 13 by the Department of the Treasury regarding the development […]

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Press Release: 08/09/23

SIA Statement on Outbound Investment Proposal

WASHINGTON—Aug. 9, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement regarding new administration actions related to outbound investment screening. “The semiconductor industry recognizes the need to protect national security, and we believe ensuring a strong and globally competitive U.S. semiconductor industry is a vital part of achieving that goal. We are assessing today’s […]

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Press Release: 08/09/23

One Year After Enactment, CHIPS & Science Act is on Path to Success; Work Remains to Maximize Impact

WASHINGTON—Aug. 9, 2023—Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President and CEO John Neuffer today released the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark law that provides $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives. “Enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act one year ago today was a […]

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Press Release: 07/17/23

SIA Statement on Potential Additional Government Restrictions on Semiconductors

WASHINGTON—July 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement regarding potential additional government restrictions on semiconductors. “Recognizing that strong economic and national security require a strong U.S. semiconductor industry, leaders in Washington took bold and historic action last year to enact the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen our industry’s global competitiveness […]

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Blog: 03/02/23

Meeting of Semiconductor Associations from Around the World Underscores Importance of Global Chip Sector Collaboration

by Jennifer Meng, Director of Global Policy

A U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association delegation (SIA) will travel to Xiamen, China for the 75th World Semiconductor Council Joint Steering Committee (JSTC) meetings from March 7-10. The meetings will include our industry counterparts from China, Chinese Taipei, the EU, Japan, and Korea. This will be SIA’s first trip to China since the start of COVID […]

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Blog: 01/26/23

SIA Comments: Export Controls Should Protect National Security Without Undermining Innovation

by Semiconductor Industry Association

SIA has long supported export control policy that safeguards national security without unduly harming the commercial innovation that is essential to America’s economy, national security, and technological leadership. Consistent with these longstanding efforts, SIA recently submitted detailed public comments regarding significant new semiconductor export control rules released on Oct. 7 by the Bureau of Industry […]

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Press Release: 10/07/22

SIA Statement on New Export Controls

WASHINGTON—Oct. 7, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement in response to the new export controls (see here and here) announced today by the U.S. Commerce Department. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are assessing the impact of the new export […]

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Press Release: 02/24/22

SIA Statement on Sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON—Feb. 24, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding new export control rules announced today in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The U.S. semiconductor industry is fully committed to complying with the new export control rules announced today in response to the deeply disturbing events […]

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Blog: 01/20/22

SIA Encourages the United States and Europe to Collaborate on Export Control Policy

by Semiconductor Industry Association

Overseas market access and a level global playing field are critical for U.S. leadership and competitiveness in semiconductors. The U.S. semiconductor industry relies on overseas markets for more than 80% of its sales, which U.S. firms re-invest into research and development efforts to out-innovate foreign competitors. A report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) termed […]

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Blog: 09/28/21

Actions the U.S. and EU Can Take Together to Strengthen Both Regions’ Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience

by Jennifer Meng, Director of Global Policy

High-level government officials from Washington and Brussels are set to convene in Pittsburgh tomorrow (Sept. 29) for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), which aims to expand and deepen trade and transatlantic investment ties. The TTC features 10 working groups set to address supply chain security, export controls, global trade […]

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