US Commerce Chief to Make Pitch for Chips Funding in Michigan

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a news conference about supply chain issues affecting the U.S. economy at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Nov. 4, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will on Monday make a pitch in Michigan for Congress to approve $52 billion to expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing even as it continues to review data on the chips market from companies around the world.

Raimondo is visiting a United Auto Workers local hall and meeting with Michigan politicians, officials from General Motors Co., Ford Motor, and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on the chips push.