CHIP DOMINANCE

Michigan Chip Dominance: Securing America’s Semiconductor Future

Semiconductors are the lifeblood of modern technology, defense, autos, and the entire digital economy. America’s dangerous dependence on foreign (especially Taiwanese and Chinese) chip production is a national security crisis. Michigan, with its world-class manufacturing base, engineering talent, energy resources, and strategic location is perfectly positioned to become a dominant force in semiconductor production.

The Michigan First Movement declares Chip Dominance as a strategic priority. We will make Michigan one of America’s top semiconductor hubs, reshore critical supply chains, create thousands of high-wage jobs, and ensure America never again depends on adversaries for these vital components.

Core Vision

Transform Michigan into a powerhouse of advanced semiconductor fabrication, packaging, research, and supply chain integration, rivaling or surpassing current leaders while securing domestic production for defense, autos, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies.

Key Policy Pillars

1. Massive Fabrication and Manufacturing Buildout

• Chip Manufacturing Zones: Designate multiple high-priority zones with ultra-low taxes, expedited permitting, energy cost guarantees, and infrastructure support for new fabs and advanced packaging facilities.

• Incentives Package: Aggressive state tax credits, grants, and matching funds for companies committing to Michigan-based production with high American/Michigan content requirements.

• Energy Guarantee: Leverage Energy Dominance to provide abundant, low-cost, reliable power (nuclear + natural gas) essential for chip manufacturing.

2. Supply Chain Security and Reshoring

• Full Domestic Supply Chain: Incentives for suppliers of wafers, chemicals, rare earths, and equipment to locate in Michigan.

• Ban on Adversarial Dependence: Prohibit state contracts or incentives for companies with significant CCP-linked supply chains. Prioritize complete decoupling from China.

• Defense Priority: Partner with the Department of Defense and Space Force to secure contracts for radiation-hardened and advanced chips built in Michigan.

3. Innovation and Talent Pipeline

• Michigan Semiconductor Research Corridor: Fund university-industry partnerships (University of Michigan, Michigan State, etc.) focused on next-generation chips, quantum-integrated semiconductors, and SI hardware.

• Workforce Development: Massive expansion of apprenticeships, community college programs, and fast-track training for fab technicians, engineers, and researchers. Target veterans and Gen Z patriots.

• R&D Incentives: Tax credits for companies investing in Michigan-based semiconductor innovation and intellectual property development.

4. Infrastructure and Ecosystem Support

• Clean Water and Ultra-Pure Infrastructure: Invest in specialized water treatment and power infrastructure required for chip fabs.

• Transportation and Logistics: Upgrade roads, rail, and ports to support heavy equipment and just-in-time supply chains.

• Housing and Community Development: Use the Michigan Renaissance Plan to build attractive, affordable housing near chip hubs for workers and their families.

5. Governance and Protection

• Regulatory Fast-Track: Cut red tape while maintaining high environmental and safety standards tailored to the industry.

• IP Theft Defense: Aggressive state support for protecting Michigan companies from foreign (especially CCP) intellectual property theft.

• Buy American Mandate: Prioritize Michigan-made chips in all state and local government procurement.

Implementation and Metrics

• Michigan Semiconductor Authority: Dedicated, results-oriented body to coordinate investment attraction, workforce training, and infrastructure.

• Legislation: Pass the Michigan Chip Dominance and Semiconductor Security Act.

• Public Dashboard: Track fabs under construction, jobs created, private investment secured, patents filed, and Michigan’s national ranking in semiconductor production capacity.

Expected Outcomes

• Michigan becomes a top-5 U.S. semiconductor state within a decade.

• Tens of thousands of high-wage jobs in manufacturing, engineering, and R&D.

• Strengthened national security through domestic chip production.

• Economic multiplier effect boosting autos, defense, consumer tech, and the broader economy.

• Positioned for leadership in quantum computing, SI hardware, and next-generation semiconductors.

Chip dominance is national security. It is economic power. It is the foundation of technological independence. Michigan will not sit on the sidelines while America’s future is built elsewhere.

Michigan Builds the Chips That Power America.
American Chip Dominance Starts in the Great Lakes State.

This platform will be introduced as priority legislation. We call on semiconductor companies, defense contractors, engineers, and every Michigander who wants secure American technology to help make Michigan the heart of the U.S. chip industry.

Secure Chip Dominance. Dominate the Future. Michigan First.