Le président de la Chambre, Mike Johnson, a rectifié ses déclarations faites lors d’un rassemblement à Syracuse, New York, où il a suggéré que la loi CHIPS et Science pourrait être abrogée si le GOP reprenait le contrôle du gouvernement. Bien qu’il ait déclaré que les républicains « probablement » abrogeraient la loi, il a ensuite annoncé que celle-ci n’était pas à l’ordre du jour pour abrogation, soulignant que des mesures pourraient être prises pour améliorer la loi. Les commentaires initiaux de Johnson ont suscité des critiques, notamment en raison de l’importance accordée à la production de semi-conducteurs par les deux partis.
House Speaker Mike Johnson retracted a statement he made during a rally in Syracuse, New York, indicating that the CHIPS and Science Act could face repeal if the GOP gains full control of the government.
Johnson mentioned that he believes Republicans ‘probably will’ repeal the CHIPS Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022. He added, ‘But we haven’t developed that part of the agenda yet.’ This inquiry came from Luke Radel, a student journalist from Syracuse University, on the sidelines of the rally.
He further explained, ‘What we oppose in that bill is that it had too much crammed into it. By removing the Green New Deal from the equation, we could save trillions of dollars in the long term.’
Later, Johnson clarified in a statement that ‘the CHIPS Act is not on the agenda for repeal.’
‘To the contrary, there could be legislative efforts to streamline and enhance the primary aim of the bill—removing its costly regulations and Green New Deal stipulations,’ Johnson said.
GOP Representative Brandon Williams, who spoke at the rally alongside Johnson, stated that the speaker ‘apologized profusely’ for his earlier comments in a private conversation after the event.
‘He clarified his remarks right there, and I trust local media to share his complete comments regarding the support for bringing chip manufacturing back to America,’ Williams added.
What is the CHIPS and Science Act?
The CHIPS and Science Act, which received bipartisan support, aims to enhance domestic semiconductor production in response to growing national security and economic concerns regarding dependency on foreign manufacturers. Since its enactment, the act has led to significant investments in semiconductor manufacturing facilities within the U.S., aiming to bolster American competitiveness in technology and minimize reliance on Asia, particularly amid existing U.S.-China tensions.
Johnson’s initial remarks drew some backlash, considering the bipartisan priority placed on semiconductor production, especially following recent supply chain challenges. Micron Technology, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, announced a $100 billion investment to construct a chip plant in upstate New York, pointing to the CHIPS Act as a critical factor in their decision-making. These developments highlight the CHIPS Act’s role in attracting tech investments back to the U.S. and supporting local economies.
What Have Kamala Harris and Donald Trump said about the CHIPS Act?
During a recent visit to Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the act’s importance, stating, ‘Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology.’ She explained that the CHIPS Act aims to tackle long-standing supply chain challenges by securing vital components for products ranging from automobiles to smartphones domestically, according to NPR.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump criticized the CHIPS and Science Act in a lengthy interview on The Joe Rogan Experience. ‘That chip deal is so bad,’ Trump remarked on the podcast, arguing that the subsidies primarily benefit ‘wealthy companies’ without adequately addressing the needs of American workers.
He further asserted that, if he were in power, he would have implemented tariffs to encourage companies to establish manufacturing operations in the United States instead.
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