US pushes AI exports at SEMICON West 2026 as industry flags supplier gaps

At SEMICON West 2026, US officials and lawmakers promoted domestic chipmaking and AI export policies, while executives warned that supplier shortages, a premium on US-made products and export controls could undermine the country's competitiveness.

• US promotes domestic chipmaking and AI exports at SEMICON West 2026
• Industry cites supplier shortages and higher costs for US-made products
• Export controls flagged as a risk to US competitiveness