U.S. Senate moves ahead with $52bn CHIPS Act

Bill seen as key to lowering dependency on Asia-made semiconductors

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The CHIPS Act, which promises tax breaks and subsidies for companies investing in chipmaking in the U.S., is regarded as crucial to Washington's economic and security competition with China. © Reuters

JACK STONE TRUITT, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Senate voted to move forward with the $52 billion CHIPS Act on Tuesday, more than a year after the initial version of the bill was passed.

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