Digi Times1d
How China views TSMC's US investment
TSMC's recent announcement of an additional US$100 billion investment in US manufacturing has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing. Chinese media and government officials frame the expansion as US-coerced offshoring of Taiwan's semiconductor crown jewels,
Beijing accuses Taiwan of giving away chip companies like TSMC as ‘souvenirs’
Why concern is growing in Taiwan about chip giant TSMC’s pledge to invest in Arizona
The US$100 billion outlay may avert threatened tariffs, but it risks undermining the island’s strategically vital semiconductor industry.
Trump Still Considering Tariffs on Taiwanese Chips, Despite $100 Billion TSMC Deal
China taunts Taiwan with claim that chip foundry TSMC could soon become 'USSMC' or the 'United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'
In a heartwarming (ish) exposition of solidarity with democratic expression, China tabled concerns earlier today that the Taiwanese government could be preparing to give away its chip industry as a "souvenir" to the USA and that Taiwanese citizens were thus concerned that chip foundry TSMC could become "United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Co".
Report of TSMC chips made for Huawei "a huge concern", US Commerce nominee says
U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to a post overseeing export policy for China on Thursday called a report about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co producing hundreds of thousands of chips for Huawei "a huge concern.
Digi Times4d
Taiwan reassures on advanced chip review rules; emphasizes that restrictions target China, not US
TSMC's US investment of US$100 billion is sparking concerns about Taiwan's national security and potential talent and technology drain. Taiwanese officials have reassured that advanced processes will stay domestic until at least 2026.
Trump Says ‘No Room Left’ for Canada, Mexico to Negotiate Tariffs
Canada, Mexico, China, and the stock market respond to Trump's tariffs. Prices are next
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he gave Canada and Mexico a break from his new 25% tariffs for goods compliant with a regional free trade deal because he wanted to help automakers, but added that the reprieve was a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.
Council on Foreign Relations4d
Unpacking TSMC’s $100 Billion Investment in the United States
TSMC’s $100 billion will significantly boost America’s semiconductor manufacturing industry but how it will shape US-Taiwan relations is an open question.
The Next Platform3d
Why TSMC Did A $100 Billion Deal With Trump On US Chip Manufacturing
All presidents of these United States have the bully pulpit from which to lecture the American people and, for the past century, the rest of the world
TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years
The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.
TSMC’s $100 billion U.S. commitment could calm Taiwan tensions
Taiwan-based TSMC fabricates the vast majority of the advanced chips for AI and smartphones. Now more of that fabrication could move to Arizona.
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Chipmaker TSMC's CEO says US investment driven by customer demand
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC is expanding investment in the United States because of large U.S. customer demand, its CEO said on Thursday, adding that its production lines there are already fully booked for this year and the next two years.