This paper examines the semiconductor industry, particularly the relevant industrial policies adopted by countries involved in the manufacturing process in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context. Drawing upon academic sources, journalistic articles, and specialized reports, it was found that the industry is highly capital and research and development-intensive, leading to a division of labor among firms for chip design and manufacturing processes. It was also observed that these firms are spread across the globe, with Western European and North American countries having an advantage in the design phase, while Southeast Asian countries have an advantage in manufacturing. In addition to specialized process firms, there is a range of companies that provide machinery and natural resources to support them. The paper also presents the measures taken by countries hosting leading firms in the sector to enhance resilience in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic. In this context, a division between two once-complementary blocs for the future of semiconductor manufacturing is observed, which may disrupt sectoral progress and lead to a technologically divided world.