The “microprocessor” argument is BS. The neocon troll is strong with this author
These highly technical plants and their equipment will never, ever survive even the smallest conflict. The slightest damage (or act of sabotage once a conflict starts) and they will be absolutely useless to China or anyone else.
If you want “critical component supply-chain security,” then build the damn things in the USA.
Biden’s present strategy is really about “Ukrainizing” Taiwan.
Two big chip making facilities are being created in Arizona. Both are expected to start producing chip in 2024, as I recall.