American Tech Leadership

Overview

The nation that leads in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing will shape the 21st century. America's share of global semiconductor manufacturing fell from 37% in 1990 to just 10% today—while Taiwan produces 90%+ of advanced chips. China is investing $55 billion annually in strategic tech and graduates 3.57 million STEM students versus America's 820,000. The CHIPS Act has catalyzed over $500 billion in private investment and is projected to triple US chipmaking capacity by 2032. But we must also retain talent: 77% of international STEM PhD graduates want to stay in America.

The Challenge

Taiwan concentration creates existential risk—a conflict could cost the global economy $10+ trillion. China is catching up in AI, with 40% of global AI research citations compared to America's 43%. IP theft costs American companies an estimated $225-600 billion annually. Our visa system makes it difficult to retain the international talent educated at American universities. There are legitimate debates about industrial policy—free market advocates worry about government picking winners. But our competitors don't play by free market rules.

The Solution

Fully implement the CHIPS Act to triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing by 2032. Establish automatic green cards for STEM PhDs from American universities—why educate top talent then send them to compete against us? Aggressively prosecute IP theft. Invest in the National AI Research Initiative. Balance industrial policy concerns by supporting R&D tax credits and streamlined permitting that benefit all industries, not just politically favored ones. The goal: American technological leadership for the next century.

Expected Impact

• Triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing from 10% to 25%+ by 2032

• Retain STEM PhD graduates with streamlined immigration pathways

• Create 500,000+ high-paying tech manufacturing jobs

• Protect $225-600 billion in IP from foreign theft

• Lead in AI and quantum computing development

• Reduce Taiwan concentration risk for national security

• Balance industrial policy with broad-based innovation support