Trump's bid to shield chip supply chain could backfire in Tennessee
WASHINGTON — A Tennessee factory that Washington had hoped to protect as part of a push to safeguard the U.S. semiconductor supply chain is at risk of closure after the Trump administration's new trade measures drove away its two remaining customers, according to sources familiar with the matter. Germany's Wacker Chemie, which produces polysilicon that goes into chips and solar panels, will make…
Tennessee's semiconductor supply chain is in jeopardy, as a local factory faces potential closure due to the Trump administration's new trade measures, according to sources. This decision comes after the U.S. government announced an initiative to encourage the use of American polysilicon, a crucial component in chip production. The factory, located in Charleston and employing about 600 workers, is currently at risk following the loss of its two key customers, sources familiar with the matter said.
However, the exact names of these customers have not been confirmed by Reuters. The White House's proclamation, which aims to incentivize the purchase of American polysilicon, has been criticized by Wacker Chemie, which produces the polysilicon. The company stated that the proclamation does not effectively support the use of U.S.-made polysilicon and that it is still in discussions regarding the matter.
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