Sean Foo: US Backfires its own Semiconductor War as Washington Issues EU Economy a Severe Ultimatum

President Trump’s recent policy decisions are raising eyebrows and sparking concerns about their potential impact on the US economy and its strategic competition with China. Two key moves – curtailing foreign student access, specifically at institutions like Harvard, and threatening the EU with hefty tariffs – are facing criticism for their short-sightedness and potential to backfire spectacularly. The decision to limit the ability of foreign students to study at American universities, particularly those focused on STEM fields like engineering and computer science, has drawn sharp criticism from academics and industry leaders. Harvard, a leading institution in semiconductor research and development,…