Rapidus' chip plans are 'good for world,' IBM CEO says

Arvind Krishna sees breakdown in trade relations as 'absolute potential headwind'

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said "America First" does not mean the company is barred from deploying its tech in countries like Japan. (Photo by Kotaro Igarashi)

KEIICHI MURAYAMA and KAORU TAKATSUKI

April 18, 2025 21:31 JST

TOKYO -- Rapidus' effort to mass-produce advanced chips will benefit all sides, said Arvind Krishna, the CEO of IBM, which a partner of the Japanese company.

"Can we depend on only one supplier in one country, especially one that carries some geopolitical risk?" Krishna told Nikkei in an interview. "The answer is no."