House Republicans have pushed for reassurances that the Biden administration’s Commerce Department is keeping American interests at the forefront in dealing with technological advancements and the use of semiconductors in national defense technology. In a Sept. 19 hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo was questioned by lawmakers about the Department of Commerce’s work in implementing provisions related to semiconductors under the CHIPS and Science Act. Rep. Michael Garcia (R-Calif.) initiated the discussion, emphasizing the significance of addressing the ongoing trade disputes with China. He underscored China’s status as the most significant threat to the United States and stressed the need for a reciprocal trade agreement....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/house-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations-5494525