The City of San Jose Office of Economic Development has submitted a notification on behalf of Halo Industries, Inc., proposing new production activities at their facility in Santa Clara, California, within Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 18. This proposal includes producing semiconductor wafers using specific materials from abroad, such as crude silicon carbide ingots, that may come with specific import duties. The public can comment on this proposal until March 19, 2025. For more details, interested parties can contact Kolade Osho or view the notification on the FTZ Board's website.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about letting a company in California make special computer chips using materials from other countries, and they want to know what people think about this idea. People can share their thoughts on this plan until March 19, 2025.