U.S. midterms: Tech sector braces for further China decoupling

Election results seen unlikely to change tensions but could spur extra chip subsidies

In the U.S., House and Senate candidates from both parties are campaigning on tough policies against China. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

October 31, 2022 23:14 JST

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- With the U.S. midterm elections less than 10 days away, tech industry is holding its collective breath for a new group of elected officials to provide much-needed relief to the sector, as it is facing growing pressure from supply chain constraints, the economic downturn and U.S.-China tensions that refuse to abate this year.