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Commerce head out to save US jobs, 1 computer chip at a time

In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. Raimondo is working to increase production of chips as well as solar panels and batteries to help the United States thrive. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a conversation with chairman David Rubenstein at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. Raimondo is working to increase production of chips as well as solar panels and batteries to help the United States thrive. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. The lowly computer chip has become the essential ingredient for autos, medical devices, computers, phones, toys, thermostats, washing machines, weapons, LED bulbs, and even some watches. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. Raimondo is working to increase production of chips as well as solar panels and batteries to help the United States thrive. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a conversation with chairman David Rubenstein at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. Raimondo is working to increase production of chips as well as solar panels and batteries to help the United States thrive. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo poses for a photograph with her Bulova watch. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. The lowly computer chip has become the essential ingredient for autos, medical devices, computers, phones, toys, thermostats, washing machines, weapons, LED bulbs, and even some watches. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. The lowly computer chip has become the essential ingredient for autos, medical devices, computers, phones, toys, thermostats, washing machines, weapons, LED bulbs, and even some watches. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. There is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. Raimondo is working to increase production of chips as well as solar panels and batteries to help the United States thrive. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo greets people after speaking at The Economic Club of Washington. As President Joe Biden's de facto tech minister, Raimondo is tasked with ensuring the United States will be the world leader in computer chips. The lowly computer chip has become the essential ingredient for autos, medical devices, computers, phones, toys, thermostats, washing machines, weapons, LED bulbs, and even some watches. But there is a global shortage, creating a drag on growth and fueling inflation on the cusp of the 2022 elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo poses for a photograph with her Bulova watch. Raimondo only wears watches made by Bulova — a company that fired her scientist father, closed its Rhode Island factory and moved production to China in 1983. “It’s been a tribute to my dad," Raimondo said in an interview, “and a reminder to me that we need to do more to get good manufacturing jobs in America.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) In this Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, photo Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo poses for a photograph with her Bulova watch. Raimondo only wears watches made by Bulova — a company that fired her scientist father, closed its Rhode Island factory and moved production to China in 1983. “It’s been a tribute to my dad," Raimondo said in an interview, “and a reminder to me that we need to do more to get good manufacturing jobs in America.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commerce head out to save US jobs, 1 computer chip at a time