Harris Urges Japanese Firms to Invest in U.S. Semiconductors

On September 28, according to the Japanese media Kyodo News, US Vice President Harris held a meeting with Japanese companies to urge Japanese companies to expand investment in the US semiconductor industry.

Harris, who is visiting Japan, held a meeting with executives of Japanese semiconductor-related companies at the residence of the US ambassador to Japan. Harris said the global pandemic of the new coronavirus has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains such as semiconductors. She believes that "supply chains cannot be met by one country alone" and that "it is important to work with allies and partners for development", emphasizing the need for further diversification, taking into account the democratic camp.

Harris referred to the US law established in August to implement huge investment in semiconductor production and research and development, explaining the preferential treatment of Japanese companies when investing in the United States, and said that "Japan and the United States share the responsibility to strengthen the resilience of the supply chain." , called for deepening Japan-US cooperation.

According to Reuters, U.S. officials revealed that Harris will meet with senior executives of at least 13 Japanese semiconductor-related companies, including Fujitsu and Tokyo Weilitech.