Top House Republicans say their Democratic colleagues are “not serious” about confronting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), after the House unveiled legislation that Democrats say would increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and bolster competition with China.
The United States is currently facing a chronic shortage of semiconductor chips—a key component in phones, computers, and cars—which has put a strain on supply chains. In a recent report, the Department of Commerce stated that a long-term solution is desperately needed to prevent economic and national security risks.
