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Why did Silicon Valley manufacturers seek protection from foreign competition during the period from 1986 to 1992?
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During the period from 1986 to 1992, manufacturers in Silicon Valley sought government protection from foreign competition primarily due to significant economic stagnation. During these years, the region experienced anemic economic growth of only 0.7 percent per year as the local economy underwent a major transition from semiconductor production toward personal computer manufacturing and software development.1