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**A Timeline of the US Semiconductor Market in 2025**
The US semiconductor industry has been a hot topic throughout 2025. From sweeping export restrictions to CEOs taking charge, there’s been no shortage of drama and surprise. Here’s a comprehensive timeline of all that happened:
January: The Biden administration proposed new AI chip export restrictions on U.S.-made chips. This order created a three-tier structure for chip exports, with Tier 1 countries facing no restrictions, Tier 2 countries having a purchase limit, and Tier 3 countries experiencing additional restrictions.
Intel names new CEO: Intel announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan to the position of CEO.
January 13: Joe Biden proposed sweeping new export restrictions on U.S.-made AI chips, which didn’t come into effect.
Source: techcrunch.com
