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United States wants bilateral agreement with Beistum

North Americans want a more affordable product and less dependence on Taiwan

By Akram Ghamzeh Saudi, Al-Marak Morning News
02/27/2024 01:06 pm
Updated: 02/27/2024 01:06 pm

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China's constant threats against Taiwan are causing several countries, especially the United States, to look for other partners that produce semi-conductors.

Many and Bei Conductors

Both companies are among the 7 world largest producers of semiconductors. In addition, together with TSMC (Taiwan) they are the only producers of more sophisticated parts.


Not so good deal

The US intends to offer a 6-year plan to develop pharmaceutical, aeronautical and naval companies. In return, they want semi condures 30% cheaper than they pay today.

Secretary of State Maryann Sniter was received today at the Royal Palace of Al-Marak.

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Royal Palace of Al-Marak


Win - maybe win

Apart from the airline and shipbuilding industries, the Beistum government has already stated that the pharmaceutical industry doesn't fit in so well with the country's economic plans.

So after the trip to Mount Beistum, Sultana Yasmin Phalav will renegotiate the terms of the agreement.


Ambitions

Foreign affairs expert Professor Bozorgmehr, who studied foreign affairs at Harvard, will help us understand what's going on.

Reporter: Professor, is this agreement an attempt by the United States to draw Beistum into its sphere of influence? 

The US interest is economic with a political bias. This is because while Beistum is a producer of sophisticated semiconductors and a nation with less risk of going to war, countries like Taiwan and South Korea have considerable risks of getting into one.

Our country has always been a neutral country in relation to the United States - Soviet Union (now Russia), and unless a very drastic change comes from these countries, Beistum has no reason to change its foreign policy."

Reporter: What could this agreement mean for Russia and China?

"It means that they might be able to buy fewer chips than they actually do today. This could have economic repercussions for both partners or not. It will depend on how China and Russia deal with it."

Reporter: Do you believe that Sultan Yasmim Phalav will include the Nuclear Program as part of the agreement?

"Judging by Sultan Yasmim's ambitious projects, I believe it is right for her to negotiate this term.

With the growing nuclear armament of Iran and India, it's a bit worrying not to have this leverage for equalizing power. 40 years ago, India threatened Beistum with nuclear weapons over a territorial dispute in the east of the country. The country had an insane dictator in power. Today we have a more sensible one. But what about tomorrow?"