{"id":2038262,"date":"2023-09-20T06:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T10:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T06:25:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T10:25:50","slug":"house-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"House Republicans query Raimondo on semiconductors and China trade ties."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038262&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>House Republicans Push for American\u200c Interests in Technological Advancements<\/h2>\n<p>House Republicans are demanding reassurances \u200bfrom the Biden \u200cadministration&#8217;s Commerce Department that American interests are being prioritized in dealing with technological advancements and the use of semiconductors\u200b in national defense technology.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-take-aim-at-surge-in-fees-regulations-for-small-businesses\/\" title=\"House Republicans target rising fees, regulations for small businesses.\">recent hearing held<\/a> by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. Commerce\u200d Secretary Gina \u200dM. Raimondo faced questioning from lawmakers regarding\u200c the Department of \u2062Commerce&#8217;s implementation of provisions related to semiconductors under the CHIPS and \u200cScience Act.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Michael Garcia (R-Calif.) initiated the discussion, emphasizing the importance \u2062of addressing ongoing trade disputes with China. He highlighted China&#8217;s status as the most significant threat to the\u200b United States\u200b and stressed the need for a\u2064 fair and \u2063reciprocal \u200btrade agreement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related \u2062Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/chinas-new-chip-could-change-everything-5486273?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>China\u2019s New Chip Could\u200d Change Everything<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/7\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/chinas-new-chip-could-change-everything-5486273?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-commerce-department-vows-to-protect-national-security-amid-huawei-chip-breakthrough-5488038?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>US Commerce Department Vows to\u200b Protect National Security Amid Huawei Chip Breakthrough<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/8\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-commerce-department-vows-to-protect-national-security-amid-huawei-chip-breakthrough-5488038?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\u201cChina \u200bis currently the biggest \u2063threat to the United States as a\u200b pure adversary,\u201d stated Mr. Garcia. \u201cWe must find a way to establish a reciprocal trade agreement&#8230; It&#8217;s \u200ccrucial \u200cthat we come together and work towards a fair and \u2064balanced agreement.&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>Ms. Raimondo echoed \u200cthis sentiment, emphasizing the need for reciprocity\u2063 with China.\u2064 She pointed out disparities, such as Chinese companies operating in the United\u2062 States while American companies face restrictions in China.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The commerce secretary expressed her determination to level the \u2062playing field in U.S.-China trade relations, stating that &#8220;enough is enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/republicans-science.house.gov\/_cache\/files\/8\/8\/887e6e20-a93f-4958-bfd4-88b23dbdb0dc\/2F501DE566CE94F090A6C1F270033E27.2023-09-19-raimondo-testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During Ms. Raimondo&#8217;s opening statement<\/a>, she emphasized her\u2063 department&#8217;s \u2063commitment to national security \u200cin the CHIPS program.\u2062 She highlighted efforts to prevent the misuse of research\u2062 and innovation for the benefit of China&#8217;s military.<\/div>\n<p>Ms. Raimondo mentioned a proposed rule, &#8220;Preventing \u2062the Improper Use of CHIPS Act Funding,&#8221; which aims to \u2062limit semiconductor manufacturing in foreign countries of concern and restrict joint\u200c research or technology licensing with foreign entities of concern.<\/p>\n<p>The commerce \u2063secretary intends to \u2062finalize\u200b the rule later this year.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also addressed the importance of aligning\u2064 semiconductor\u2062 chip production \u2062with defense requirements. Mr. Garcia expressed concerns about\u2063 ensuring that the semiconductor\u2063 industry \u200csupports defense\u200b needs.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Garcia emphasized \u2064the need to &#8220;port over\u2063 the requirements list to the DoD \u200bapplications&#8221; to avoid building semiconductor \u2064chips for non-essential purposes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">Ms. Raimondo provided assurance by mentioning \u2063a \u2063memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Department of Commerce and the Department of Defense. The MOU \u200cfacilitates information sharing and collaboration to ensure \u2064that semiconductor chip production aligns with\u2063 defense needs.<\/div>\n<h2>Russia Sanctions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-5\">The conversation briefly shifted to Russia sanctions, with Rep. Garcia seeking Ms. Raimondo&#8217;s views on the \u2062effectiveness of Treasury in enforcing \u200csanctions against Russia, particularly concerning the conflict in Ukraine.<\/div>\n<p>Ms. Raimondo commended U.S. \u2064Treasury Secretary \u2064Janet Yellen and her department for\u200b their efforts in challenging circumstances. She emphasized her\u2063 focus on export controls and acknowledged the ongoing battle against\u2064 Russian attempts to\u200b circumvent sanctions.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Raimondo highlighted the vigilance required to counter Russia&#8217;s efforts.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The thing I&#8217;m focused on is \u200dthe export controls,&#8221; Ms. Raimondo said. &#8220;I&#8217;ll be honest, it is\u200b a brutal day-to-day \u200dfight. Every time we find \u200bout that they&#8217;re going around or export\u200d controls. We come down on them, but \u200cit&#8217;s a little \u2064like a \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-director-michigan-should-close-things-down\/\" title=\"CDC Director: Michigan Should \u2018Close Things Down\u2019\">whack-a-mole<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Russia \u200dhas been \u2063putting these \u200dnet global \u2064networks together for decades there. They&#8217;re good at getting around us. And I&#8217;d like to think we&#8217;re even better about stopping\u200b it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do House Republicans view the issue of semiconductor manufacturing and its implications for\u200d national security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Es, particularly China, to\u200b protect U.S. national security interests. The rule would require companies that receive CHIPS Act funding to ensure \u2063that their manufacturing facilities and equipment are not located in designated \u2062foreign countries, and that the resulting products do not pose\u200b a \u200dthreat to\u200d U.S. national security.<\/p>\n<p>House Republicans commended\u2062 Ms. Raimondo \u200dfor her efforts in addressing \u200bthe issue of semiconductor manufacturing and its implications for national security. They expressed their support for \u200cmeasures that prioritize American interests and protect U.S. technological advancements from being exploited by potential adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) emphasized the importance of maintaining a\u2062 competitive edge in technological advancements and the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-question-raimondo-on-semiconductors-and-china-trade-relations\/\" title=\"House Republicans query Raimondo on semiconductors and China trade ties.\">strong domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities<\/a>. He\u2062 stated, &#8220;The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-know-about-the-historic-uaw-strike\/\" title=\"Key facts about the historic UAW strike\">global semiconductor \u2063shortage<\/a> has highlighted\u2064 our overreliance on foreign sources for critical components. We must invest in domestic manufacturing and \u2063innovation to ensure our national security and economic prosperity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-right\" id=\"in_article_promotions\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Promotions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex justify-center\">\n<div>\n<p>          <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/images\/planets1.jpg\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p>          <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalmembership.theepochtimes.com\/?showmem\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>            \u200d        The Epoch Times Premium Digital Membership\u2014Get Access to a Digital \u200bWorld \u200bBeyond the Cloud<\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">The Epoch Times<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, House Republicans \u200craised concerns about the vulnerability \u200dof the U.S. supply chain in semiconductors \u2063and the potential for foreign\u200c adversaries \u2062to exploit this vulnerability. They stressed the need for a comprehensive strategy to secure the supply chain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-tech-chiefs-fear-falling-five-generations-behind-us-as-democracies-tighten-screws\/\" title=\"Chinese tech leaders worry about lagging behind the United States by five generations as democratic countries impose stricter regulations.\">protect critical technologies<\/a> from<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Republicans questioned U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo about the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to safeguarding American interests in technological advancements and semiconductor use in national defense. 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