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US announces results of 301 investigation into semiconductors, China responds

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On December 22, the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the results of the Section 301 investigation into China's "acts, policies, and practices" related to pursuing semiconductor industry growth. The investigation concluded that:

"China's targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance i...



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