US Election 2024: Kamala‍ Harris Criticizes‌ Republican Plan ⁣to Reverse Chip Bill

United States Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has criticized Republican ⁣House Speaker Mike ​Johnson for changing his comments about ⁤reversing the CHIPS and ⁣Science ‍Act, citing unpopularity as the ‌reason.

Johnson initially ⁣stated at a campaign event for the New⁢ York State House of Representatives‌ that if the Republican Party maintains its​ advantage in congressional ‌seats, it is expected to reverse the chip bill. ⁤However, he later clarified that he ‌had misheard the question, noting that reversing the chip bill ⁤was ⁤not on the Republican agenda.

Harris responded to⁢ Johnson’s comments at⁤ a campaign event in Wisconsin, stating that the Republican plan to reverse the chip bill reflects Donald Trump’s intention to implement the conservative policy plan “Plan ⁤2025” if he⁤ returns to the White House.

Harris emphasized that her⁤ policy will continue to invest in American manufacturing,⁣ which she believes is crucial for the United States to defeat China ​in‍ competition ‌in the 21st century.

She also pointed out that⁣ Johnson’s clarification of his comments was due ⁣to the unpopularity of his initial statement.

Trump has previously ⁣criticized Taiwan for taking advantage of the US ‌chip business and offered to impose additional tariffs on imported chips. He‌ has also​ criticized the chip bill passed by both parties in ‌Congress in 2022, stating that it ​lends billions of dollars to rich companies to set up chip businesses in the‌ United States without getting investment​ from good companies.