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Trump's chip reshoring push faces a talent gap

Original: Trump's Chip Reshoring Push Hits a Talent Gap: Philip Wong Says Only 17% of Doctoral Students Enter Manufacturing

Trump's push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States is running into a workforce problem. Philip Wong says only about 17% of doctoral students enter manufacturing, suggesting most chip research talent is heading elsewhere. The comment highlights a shortage of skilled workers that could slow efforts to expand American chip production.

Why now: The US chip reshoring agenda is a major policy debate and the statistic raises doubts about its feasibility.

Donald TrumpPhilip Wongsemiconductor industry

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