📈 U.S. Semiconductor Production Surges with Double-Digit Growth, Outpacing Sluggish Manufacturing

In January and February 2025, the U.S. semiconductor industry production index posted strong year-over-year gains of 12.3% and 14.7%, respectively, while the broader manufacturing index grew by just 1.3% and 0.8%. From 2022 to February 2025, semiconductor production surged by 22.2%, in stark contrast to the broader manufacturing sector’s marginal 0.3% growth. This rapid expansion was driven by booming AI investments and robust policy support from the 2022 CHIPS Act, underscoring the semiconductor sector’s resilience amid overall manufacturing stagnation.