Intel Shuts Down California Chip Factory — Here's the Real Cost | Mia Lawson

Описание: Intel just closed a massive chip-making plant in California. This wasn't about weak demand. This wasn't about overseas rivals. This investigation reveals what actually happened: the cost structure, power prices, regulatory requirements, wage expenses, and political realities that made running operations in California financially impossible—even for one of the planet's biggest semiconductor companies.
We track the dollars, follow the facts, and dig past official statements to explore:
→ Why Intel's California factory became uncompetitive
→ How electricity and compliance expenses drove the decision
→ The cascading impact on employees, contractors, and an entire regional economy
→ What this means for manufacturing's future in expensive states
This isn't a political argument. It's an economic breakdown with genuine human costs.
👇 Drop your thoughts: Do you believe Intel planned this closure months ahead—or did California's conditions force their hand when costs became unbearable?
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