Biden administration launches investigation into China's basic semiconductors

The Biden administration has launched an investigation into Chinese basic semiconductors under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to curb the development of China's mid- and low-end chips. The investigation will examine China's goal of dominance in basic semiconductors and its impact on the U.S. economy, and provide a preliminary assessment of China's measures, policies, and practices for producing silicon carbide substrates or other wafers used in semiconductor assembly.