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I in no way think you are responding in good faith, but the relevant bit to this discussion is the very public killing of the CHIPS Act: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/03/04/trump-joint...

He is responding in good faith. You lack historic perspective.

CHIPS act is still in place

If that is repealed, it would be replaced by something with more favorable terms for the US.

TSMC is investing $65B to build three fabs in Arizona.

Isn't it primarily in place because the money was already spent? And someone had to later tell our 'leader' that what he said was nonsense?

Yes, and?

Are you against negotiating a better deal?