President Biden says there is bipartisan support for his plan to invest $50 billion in the semiconductor chip industry as part of the massive infrastructure plan. The announcement comes amid a global chip shortage that is squeezing supply chains.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s “Full Disclosure,” about what Biden’s plan could mean for the future of the chip industry.
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