U.S. upset with Japan on chip pact
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Clinton Administration officials expressed their disappointment on Mar 3, 1993, with the extent of Japan's compliance with the 1991 trade agreement on computer chips. The agreement, replacing the Reagan tariffs of 1987 on Japanese color televisions and power tools, set a target for Japan to purchase 20 percent of its chip requirements from foreign manufacturers by the end of 1992. When the import statistics are announced on Mar 19, 1993, they are expected to be less than 20 percent; the 3rd qtr figure was 15.9 percent. The Clinton Administration is expected to take a tougher line on this issue than the Bush Administration because of the support Clinton received from Silicon Valley in his campaign. Silicon Valley executives said they may not press for sanctions if Japan exceeds the 20 percent figure in 1993.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1993
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A.M.D.'s strength doubted by some
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has recovered from difficult times and is now doing well, taking market share from its rival, Intel Corp. AMD's success is attributed to its clone of Intel's 80386 microprocessor. AMD, which lost about 78 cents a share in 1990, will probably have a profit of about that amount in 1991. AMD is said to control about 25 percent of the 386 market. Nevertheless, some industry observers foresee a comeback for Intel, saying that AMD has exploited a 'window of opportunity' that now is closing. Intel's new chips, the 80386-SL and the 80486 , is expected to turn things in Intel's favor. AMD's stock, which was at $4.875 at the end of 1990, closed at $17.50 on Tuesday, Dec 23, 1991. Intel's stock, which sold for as much as $59 in sum 1991, is now at $42.25.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1991
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