The US Congress passed a law according to which the government of the country will allocate $ 280 billion for the production of microchips and create new jobs in this industry.. This is supposed to help the US become independent from China, which has become a leader in semiconductor manufacturing in recent years.. Reported by Voice of America.

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $280 billion package to stimulate the semiconductor industry and scientific research to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help the industry better compete with international competitors, most notably China..

After the bill was approved by a vote of 243 to 187 in the House of Representatives, it was sent to President Joe Biden.. The Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, with 64 votes in favor and 33 against..

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“Today, the House passed a bill that will reduce the cost of cars, appliances and computers. This will reduce the cost of everyday goods. This will create high-paying manufacturing jobs across the country while strengthening U.S. leadership in the industries of the future,” Joe Biden said after signing the document..

Interestingly, the majority of Republicans opposed the passage of the law. The party believes that the government should not spend billions on subsidizing the semiconductor industry. The Republican leadership in the House of Representatives recommended a vote against the bill because "

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Recall that on the eve of Joe Biden talked with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Against the background of tense relations between the countries, politicians discussed the issues of Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.