Trump eyes quantum boost, but supply chain challenges remain
By Bradley Dress ( July 1, 2026, 17:41 GMT | Comment) -- The Trump administration’s push to accelerate quantum computing applications and deployment faces significant constraints, including to shore up supply chains for the critical and emerging technology. President Donald Trump signed a major executive order last week to update a national strategy to boost quantum toward commercial application as the technology aims for wider-scale deployment within the next decade, with the potential for supercomputers to dramatically expand research and perform complex industry tasks that require fast computing. But the key roadblocks ahead include not only supply chain constraints but navigating Chinese dominance over critical inputs amid trade tensions, along with plotting the right course for investment and any potential trade relief.The Trump administration’s push to accelerate quantum computing applications and deployment faces significant constraints, including to shore up supply chains for the critical and emerging technology. ...
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