Micron Technology
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Micron Technology and the Trump administration have collaborated on new domestic investment and semiconductor manufacturing projects. This follows Micron receiving billions in federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan bill that some Republicans have criticized.
Collaboration with the Trump administration
In June 2025, Micron and the Trump administration announced a major expansion of Micron's U.S. investments, following discussions and pressure from Trump to boost domestic manufacturing. The key elements of the announcement include:
- $200 billion total investment: Micron boosted its total U.S. investment plans to $200 billion. This includes approximately $150 billion for manufacturing and $50 billion for research and development.
- New and expanded facilities: The investment will fund new or expanded memory chip facilities in Boise, Idaho; Clay, New York; and Manassas, Virginia.
- Expedited permitting: To support this, the Trump administration created the United States Investment Accelerator, which provides a "white-glove service" to expedite permitting requirements.
- Donation to White House project: In October 2025, Micron was named as one of the donors helping to fund a new ballroom at the White House.
Connection to the CHIPS Act
The federal funding for Micron's domestic expansion originates from the CHIPS and Science Act, which was passed with bipartisan support during the Biden administration in 2022.
- Initial grant: In December 2024, the Biden administration finalized a grant of over $6.1 billion for Micron from the CHIPS Act to support its projects in Idaho and New York.
- Republican and Trump criticism: Despite benefiting from the act, Micron faced uncertainty due to criticism from some Republicans and then-President-elect Trump.
- In November 2024, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans "probably will" try to repeal the CHIPS Act, although he later softened his stance.
- In early 2025, reports indicated that Trump was considering revisiting chipmaker grants, prompting Micron to launch a lobbying effort.
- Trump's July 2025 tax bill ultimately increased the investment tax credit benefit for Micron's New York plant.
- Company position: Micron has maintained that it will continue to engage with government stakeholders regardless of political affiliation to advocate for the semiconductor industry.
Potential policy conflicts
In addition to the CHIPS Act funding, some of Micron's long-term plans could potentially conflict with Republican priorities. For example, Micron's agreement with New York state includes commitments to diversity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This could clash with Trump
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