US–India Semiconductor Deal Aims to Thwart Global Supply Chain Disruption: Experts

Published on October 3, 2024

NEW DELHI–India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, visited the United States this week, meeting with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to discuss a deepening partnership between the two countries, particularly in the technology sector, with special emphasis on semiconductors. The meeting occurred a little over a week after the United States and India announced a partnership to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India. Experts say the collaboration looks to bolster national security for both nations, particularly in light of supply chain threats sparked by Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. The Sept. 30 meeting was part of Jaishankar’s first visit to the United States since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office for a third term in June....

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