Micron Launches 1α DRAM Production with $2B Expansion to Quadruple DDR4 Output
MU•Micron began advanced 1α DRAM production at its Manassas, Virginia plant under a $2 billion expansion to quadruple DDR4 wafer output as part of a $200 billion U.S. investment plan. USTR Greer said no immediate chip tariffs are planned but stressed properly sequenced Section 232 duties to support domestic reshoring.
1. Advanced DRAM Production Expansion
Micron has commenced manufacturing of 1α DRAM memory chips at its Manassas, Virginia facility following a more than $2 billion expansion aimed at quadrupling DDR4 wafer output. This initiative is part of a broader $200 billion U.S. semiconductor investment plan designed to bolster domestic production capacity and technological leadership.
2. USTR Emphasizes Sequenced Section 232 Tariffs
USTR Jamieson Greer stated that there are no immediate chip tariffs planned but highlighted the importance of properly sequenced Section 232 duties to protect the U.S. semiconductor sector and facilitate reshoring of production. The remarks underscore a strategic approach to trade policy that balances industry protection with the timing and scale of duties.
