US-China tensionsUS enlists Quad to strengthen critical supply chains
White House outlines plan to curb dependence on China for chips and rare earths
President Joe Biden holds a silicon wafer at an online meeting April 12. The growing U.S. rivalry with China, combined with a global chip shortage, is pushing Washington to fortify domestic supply chains. © AP
TAISEI HOYAMA, Nikkei staff writer
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. will work with countries in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the Group of Seven to address supply chain vulnerabilities for semiconductors and other strategic materials, according to a White House report published Tuesday.