Memory shortages, tariffs and the race to rebuild electronics manufacturing

Global Electronics Association vice president of government relations Kevin O'Hanlon joins Axios' Nathan Bomey to break down why memory prices are rising, what that means for consumers and manufacturers,and why the U.S. electronics supply chain still faces major challenges despite historic semiconductor investments. The conversation explores the impact of tariffs, supply chain uncertainty, workforce shortages, apprenticeships, automation and the next phase of American electronics manufacturing. O'Hanlon explains why building semiconductor fabs is only part of the solution and why strengthening the broader microelectronics ecosystem, from printed circuit boards to advanced packaging, will be critical for long-term competitiveness. #electronics #semiconductors #chipsact #manufacturing #supplychain #ai #workforce #apprenticeships #technology #globalelectronicsassociation #axios #memorychips