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Micron Secures $6.1 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding for Semiconductor Expansion

The investment will bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of jobs and enhancing national security.

  • Micron Technology receives $6.1 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for semiconductor factories in Idaho and New York.
  • The federal grants aim to catalyze Micron's $125 billion investment plan, potentially the largest private investment in the states' histories.
  • The projects are expected to generate approximately 75,000 jobs, bolstering U.S. economic and national security.
  • Additional incentives include a 25% investment tax credit from the U.S. Treasury and significant state incentives from New York and Idaho.
  • The initiative aligns with President Biden's agenda to revitalize U.S. manufacturing and secure a competitive edge in global technology.
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