Trump Halts Controversial Computer Chip Deal Over Security Concerns
Published on: Jan. 3, 2026, 6:26 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump has blocked a $2.9 million computer chip deal involving Emcore Corp. and HieFo, citing national security concerns. Trump's executive order mandates HieFo to divest the technology within 180 days, due to links with China. The move affects plans to use the tech for AI advancements.
