The New Star on the Political Scene: The Chip Industry

Semiconductors have played the starring role in state visits. Nvidia’s chief executive was feted by heads of state like a visiting dignitary. Government delegations have shuttled around the globe hobnobbing with chip makers. 

For an industry that suddenly finds itself as a geopolitical showpiece, the attention is a mixed bag.

Semiconductors have played the starring role in state visits. Nvidia’s chief executive was feted by heads of state like a visiting dignitary. Government delegations have shuttled around the globe hobnobbing with chip makers. 

For an industry that suddenly finds itself as a geopolitical showpiece, the attention is a mixed bag.