Short circuit: America’s fragmented semiconductor policy
Update: 2025-08-22
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President Donald Trump reversed his decision to block the sale of certain Nvidia chips to China. In exchange for the export permission, the American government will reap some of the company’s profits. Has he traded technological advantage—and national security—for financial gain?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.
Runtime: 51.16
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