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WASHINGTON—March 24, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË President and CEO John Neuffer urging trade negotiators from the United States and around the world to renew and make permanent the World Trade Organization (WTO) Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions. Global trade negotiators will convene March 26-29 for […]

by James Redstone, Director, Government Affairs

The U.S. semiconductor industry is experiencing a period of historic growth. New investments in manufacturing, R&D, and design are helping to strengthen America’s leadership in semiconductor technology. But to fully realize this opportunity, the industry must also address the critical challenge of building the workforce needed to support this expansion. During a recent Semiconductor Industry […]

Worldwide chip sales increase 46.1% year-to-year WASHINGTON—March 6, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $82.5 billion during the month of January 2026, an increase of 3.7% compared to the December 2025 total of $79.6 billion and 46.1% more than the January 2025 total of $56.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled […]

WASHINGTON—Mar. 2, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act (S. 1705/H.R. 3447). “91³ÉÈË members are fully committed to complying with export controls, and we strongly oppose the illicit diversion and misuse of our chip technologies. While we understand policymakers’ interest in […]

Redstone most recently served as a staff member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced James Redstone has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Redstone will work with Congress, […]

Logic and memory products saw largest growth; annual sales projected to reach roughly $1 trillion worldwide in 2026 WASHINGTON—Feb. 6, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $791.7 billion in 2025, an increase of 25.6% compared to the 2024 total of $630.5 billion. Additionally, fourth-quarter sales of $236.6 billion were 37.1% […]

After more than a decade of leadership, Neuffer to retire, leaving a legacy of policy achievements that have greatly strengthened the semiconductor industry   WASHINGTON—Jan. 28, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced John Neuffer will retire during the middle of 2026 following a highly successful 11-year tenure as 91³ÉÈË president and CEO. 91³ÉÈË represents […]

November’s sales mark the global industry’s highest-ever monthly total; worldwide chip sales increase 3.5% month-to-month WASHINGTON—Jan. 8, 2026—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $75.3 billion during the month of November 2025, an increase of 29.8% compared to the November 2024 total of $58.0 billion and 3.5% more than the […]

WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […]

WASHINGTON – Dec. 10, 2025 – The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer urging passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to make critical reforms to streamline environmental review under the National […]

WSTS autumn forecast projects nearly $1 trillion in 2026 global semiconductor sales WASHINGTON—December 4, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales were $72.7 billion during the month of October 2025, an increase of 4.7% compared to the September 2025 total of $69.5 billion and 27.2% more than the October 2024 total of […]

WASHINGTON—November 20, 2025—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been elected Chair of the 91³ÉÈË Board of Directors. 91³ÉÈË represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Su as 91³ÉÈË Chair during […]