February 13, 2025
Bruce Andrews on the Geopolitics of Semiconductors
Emily and Geoff quickly debrief on the week’s tariff news, including new 25% levies on steel and aluminum imports, before chatting all things semiconductors with Bruce Andrews, who until recently served as Intel’s chief government affairs officer. (Note: This episode was recorded Wednesday, February 12, before President Trump's Thursday statements on reciprocal tariffs.)
White House Proclamation “Adjusting Steel Imports Into the United States”, February 10, 2025
Bruce’s book recommendation “On Xi Jinping” by Kevin Rudd
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