35 Nations Endorse US-Led AI and Semicon Supply Chain Plan

A coalition of 35 nations has endorsed a United States-led initiative to build resilient global supply chains for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, marking a significant expansion of the diplomatic effort to reduce strategic dependencies. The agreement was formalized on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C.

The participating countries signed a Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, endorsing a regulatory approach focused on growth and innovation for the sector. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, the initiative's architect, stated the goal is a commitment to trusted supply chains, mobilizing the private sector, and developing the infrastructure for the coming century. He argued that leadership in AI will be determined by which nations build the most capacity in energy, computing power, semiconductors, and talent.

On the sidelines of the summit, nine new parties formally joined the Pax Silica initiative itself, bringing its total membership to roughly 24 entities. The new signatories include the European Commission, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, and...