Linda Moore President and CEO at TechNet | Official website
TechNet, a national network of technology CEOs and senior executives, has submitted a comment to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The investigation focuses on the national security effects of imports related to semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Linda Moore, CEO of TechNet, stated that "imposing additional tariffs would impede economic growth, job creation, and innovation." She emphasized that these tariffs could increase costs for tech companies aiming to build AI infrastructure necessary for achieving global AI leadership. Moore argued that such measures might weaken the United States' competitive position against China. Instead, she urged the U.S. to focus on incentivizing domestic semiconductor manufacturing and securing essential minerals while collaborating with international partners to address China's practices.
The letter submitted by TechNet explores four critical areas: increasing domestic demand for semiconductors amidst limited production capabilities in the U.S., workforce shortages in America, reliance on foreign fabrication and supply chains, and the potential economic consequences of imposing tariffs.
The full text of TechNet's comment is available for public reading.