Latest News Updates From Mackenzie Hawkins

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trumps Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

I cant say that I can honor something I havent read, Howard Lutnick, Trumps nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Micron Gets $6.2 Billion Chips Award

The Biden administration has reached a final agreement to give Micron Corp. nearly $6.2 billion in subsidies from a program designed to boost American semiconductor manufacturing.

December 10, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Trumps Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals

The Biden administration is racing to complete CHIPS Act agreements, aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

US Finalizes China Investment Restrictions on Key Tech

The rules, which come after more than a year of deliberation, ban some investments into those industries and require the U.S. government to be notified about others.

October 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Extends 25% Tax Credit to Chip and Solar Wafers

The Biden administration finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing projects.

October 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit Chinas Access

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

September 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans

Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.

August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

CHIPS Act Turns 2, Stays on Track

The Biden administration is nearly finished dividing up $39 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, the landmark legislation aimed at revitalizing the semiconductor industry.

August 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Lawmakers Seek to Limit Chinese Influence on Chipmaking

U.S. lawmakers want to prevent companies that win federal chipmaking funds from using Chinese-made equipment at government-backed factories.

June 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Makes $11 Billion Push to Beat China at Chip Research

The Biden administration is trying to turn cutting-edge semiconductor research into a more enticing field for Americans.

April 24, 2024