Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Axios
Axios
World

Russian sanctions drive fresh focus on Asia semiconductor reliance

While congressional leaders work to shore up support for $14 billion in aid to Ukraine, some lawmakers have sent a letter urging a fresh focus on China — and America’s reliance on semiconductors from Asia.

Why it matters: International sanctions on Russia, and President Biden's announcement Tuesday banning the import of its oil, gas and coal, demonstrate how any country that's too reliant on one export — or import — can be brought to its economic knees by adversaries.


Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.