Commentary: Samsung, SK Hynix in Washington's crosshairs over memory fabs

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By Lily HessJul 18, 2026, 1:34 am181 ptsTrendingTop
On a recent podcast, DIGITIMES analyst Luke Lin reviewed two major updates in the chip industry: Intel's Ireland fab expansion and rising US scrutiny of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as both South Korean chipmakers expand memory capacity at home. He also assessed whether Intel's revival is real, saying that…

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