U.S. chipmakers push for CHIPS Act funding to close gap with Asia

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U.S. President Joe Biden, left, with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in Washington to announce the company's plans for more than $20 billion in chip production facilities in Ohio on Jan. 21. © Reuters

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Top semiconductor executives on Wednesday urged lawmakers to fund $52 billion for the American chipmaking sector as it plays catch-up with Asia, particularly China.

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