France invests in chips and quantum computing as Washington restricts sales

Paris is accelerating investments in semiconductors and quantum computing amid technological tensions with the United States.

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Washington has suspended certain sales of advanced technologies, forcing Europe to develop industrial independence.

French strategy aims to reduce dependence on American and Asian suppliers in these critical sectors.

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