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Blog: 09/24/13

Why We Need Encryption Rules in the TPP and Other Trade Agreements

by Semiconductor Industry Association

A recently published paper, written by Takaaki Sashida, a graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and recent research fellow at SIA, provides an in-depth exploration of the importance of incorporating encryption rules in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement.   

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Blog: 06/19/13

SIA Hosts Roundtable with Southeast Asian Trade Ministers

by Semiconductor Industry Association

SIA hosted a roundtable discussion with a delegation of Southeast Asian trade ministers on June 11 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. The trade ministers represented the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This event provided an excellent opportunity to discuss important semiconductor policy issues related to the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) […]

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Blog: 06/14/13

Japan Would Strengthen Key Trade Agreement

by Semiconductor Industry Association

Last week, SIA submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in support of Japan’s participation in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement (TPP), a free trade pact that encourages open markets and international cooperation:

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Blog: 04/22/13

World Semiconductor Council Calls on India to Join ITA Expansion Talks

by Semiconductor Industry Association

 

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Blog: 03/28/13

SIA Advocates for ITA Expansion at Geneva Meetings

by Semiconductor Industry Association

 

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Blog: 02/28/13

Expansion of Key Trade Agreement Should be a Top Priority

by Semiconductor Industry Association

Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) completed an investigation into the proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which promotes fair and open trade by providing for duty-free treatment of certain information technology products, including semiconductors.

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Blog: 01/22/13

SIA’s 2013 Policy Roadmap Strengthens U.S. Semiconductor Industry, Boosts American Innovation

by Semiconductor Industry Association

With the new year upon us and the 113th Congress now underway, SIA is focused on advancing the U.S. semiconductor industry’s key policy objectives for 2013. Our industry is critical to America’s economic strength, national security and global competitiveness. SIA’s 2013 Policy Roadmap – outlined below – will help keep America at the forefront of […]

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Blog: 09/30/11

WSC/GAMS Meeting Marks Collaboration and Competition Within Global Semiconductor Community

by Semiconductor Industry Association

WSC/GAMS Meeting Marks Collaboration & Competition Within Global Semiconductor Community

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