📈 U.S. Semiconductor Sales Fall to 9-Month Low in April 2025

U.S.-led semiconductor sales in the Americas declined to $16.0 billion in April 2025—the lowest level in nine months and down 24.6% year-to-date. Sales fell 10.5% during January–April 2025 compared to the September–December 2024 period. However, they remained 40.3% higher than the same period in 2024, reflecting continued year-over-year growth despite the recent pullback.