Today’s news highlights policy moves, market sentiment, supply chain pressures, and AI chip strategy shaping the current U.S. semiconductor landscape.
Sept 4, 2025 – The U.S. government has taken a 9.9% equity stake in Intel, backed by $8.9 billion in CHIPS Act grants through the Secure Enclave program. This marks a significant shift in U.S. semiconductor industrial policy.
Sept 3, 2025 – The Trump administration revoked TSMC’s waiver allowing shipments of equipment to its Nanjing fab without licenses. Starting December 31, such transfers will require Commerce Department approval, tightening export control enforcement.
Sept 4, 2025 – KLA (KLAC) is under pressure as analyst sentiment points to a weak technical outlook. Still, institutional money flows remain modestly positive.
Sept 3, 2025 – ASML’s CEO warned that new U.S. tariffs on critical chipmaking tools will likely raise costs across the supply chain. He urged policymakers to weigh the economic impact carefully.
Sept 4, 2025 – Despite regulatory headwinds and U.S./China tensions, Nvidia remains a key anchor in AI chip markets. Analysts continue to call it a “high conviction buy” for investors navigating uncertainty.
No new fab projects or M&A announcements reported during this period.