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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 18 MIN

Why Biden's $52 Billion Chip War Against China Is Failing

from Elsewhere · host Tyler Cooper

China spent $150 billion trying to build advanced computer chips and still can't match what Taiwan makes in a single factory. In this episode, Tyler Cooper breaks down why America's $52 billion plan to stop China's chip ambitions is backfiring in ways nobody saw coming. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why one company in the Netherlands controls China's entire tech future (and it's not who you think) • The real reason Taiwan's tiny island makes 90% of the world's most advanced chips • How a $200 million machine became the most important weapon in modern warfare • Why China's massive spending spree failed so spectacularly 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand the tech war reshaping global power without getting lost in corporate jargon. The numbers are staggering. TSMC in Taiwan doesn't just make chips, they make the chips that power everything from your iPhone to military drones. Meanwhile, China can't produce anything faster than 2.5 gigahertz after spending more money than most countries' entire GDP. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Tyler Cooper reveals why your phone depends on one Taiwanese company [01:45] The $200 million machine only one Dutch company makes [03:30] How China burned through $150 billion and got nowhere [05:15] Why Biden's chip restrictions are actually helping China [07:00] The Taiwan factory that could trigger World War III [09:30] What this means for your tech and your wallet This isn't just about semiconductors. It's about who controls the future of everything digital. Cooper connects the dots between trade wars, military strategy, and why your next laptop might cost twice as much. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Elsewhere on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: chip war, US China trade, Taiwan TSMC, semiconductor manufacturing, Biden trade policy ---- Keywords: global perspective, political analysis, world news, geopolitics explained, foreign affairs, world events explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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