Following Trump's return from his summit in China, Jon is joined by Chris Miller, author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology." Together, they explore the supply chain for semiconductors that runs through Taiwan, discuss how the trade war between the US and China is reshaping technology development and production, and consider what this competition reveals about the emerging world order. Plus, Jon has to choose between Nixon and Trump!
00:00 – Intro
03:14 - Chris Miller Joins
04:18 – The Geography of Microchips: Why Taiwan Matters
14:07 – Inside the Supply Chain of Microchips
27:23 – The Rare Earths Monopoly: China's Strategic "Loss Leader"
41:58 – Trade Wars, Tariffs, and the Impact on Big Tech
57:44 - America's Final Weapon
1:08:02 – The Threat of Confrontation over Taiwan
1:16:31 - Breaking Down the Discussion
1:21:31 - Listener Questions
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