📊Executive Summary

GE Appliances has partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) to source U.S.-made semiconductors for its new laundry machines, set to begin production in 2027 at its Louisville, Kentucky facility. TI will supply one-third of the chips used in these appliances, which will enhance features such as embedded processing, wireless connectivity, and advanced motor control. This collaboration reflects GE Appliances' commitment to strengthening its domestic supply chain amid rising geopolitical tensions and component shortages. The partnership is expected to nearly double GE's current spending with TI, emphasizing the importance of domestic sourcing for critical components in the appliance sector....