HISTORICAL FACTS: Pax silica - The Untold Story

Inside Foundry School: Washington's Blueprint to Train the 3.8 Million Manufacturing Workers America Will Need

The Trump administration launched Foundry School on September 3 to train the 3.8 million manufacturing workers U.S. factories will need by 2033.

Latin Times · Sep 8

ASEAN can still hedge between America and China on AI. It needs to get its act together first

Can ASEAN members draw from both the Chinese and Western ecosystems in pursuit of their own interests?

Fortune · Sep 6

A Dutch Chipmaker's Balancing Act Between Washington And Beijing

A US bill would cut Dutch chipmaker ASML off from its Chinese customers and give allies 150 days to comply. The Hague is doing neither.

International Business Times · Aug 19

AI's New Red Flag: US Dangles Pax Silica At Partners To Sideline China

In the looming Artificial Intelligence (AI) battle, the US is preparing the groundwork to let its partners know that they can't have pacts with China if they are keen to join the US-led AI coalition. In other words, those who want to dabble with China, as the AI race gathers…

International Business Times · Aug 16

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

The US is preparing to ask countries to choose between its Pax Silica AI framework and China’s competing initiative, Reuters reported. Washington wants participating nations to align on AI, semiconductors and critical-mineral supply chains amid intensifying technology competition with Beijing.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

From Pax Silica to Japan: Mapping India's AI Partnerships in 2026

The first major global engagement in 2026 came in February, when India joined the Pax Silica initiative, a multilateral framework focussed on AI and semiconductor cooperation. As part of the initiative, India also signed the India–US AI Opportunity Partnership. The declaration outlines cooperation on trusted AI ecosystems, resilient semiconductor supply…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

EU Cracks Down On Chinese Imports And Joins Pax Silica In Bid To Cut Strategic Dependence

The European Union has taken new measures to protect its steel industry and curb the flood of low-value e-commerce parcels. The moves escalate its push to rebalance a trade relationship with China that officials now call strategically unsustainable.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Need to de-risk single-point failures in global AI supply chains: US official

According to a high-ranking official from the US, there is a strong partnership between India and the US in fortifying global AI supply chains. The Pax Silica initiative promotes cooperative efforts in semiconductor fabrication and essential mineral processing. Acknowledging existing supply chain vulnerabilities, both nations are dedicated to reducing risks…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summit

The 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Highlighting pivotal programs like PaxPass for enhancing AI goods distribution and the Foundry School's alliance with Stanford to cultivate leaders in advanced manufacturing, the summit underscored the importance of trusted…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica Summit

India is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to leverage the US's $250 million seed fund to bolster its growing semiconductor manufacturing and design capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader global effort to diversify supply chains…

The Economic Times · Jun 25