Why concern is growing in Taiwan about chip giant TSMC’s pledge to invest in Arizona
Taiwan is increasingly concerned that TSMC's commitment to invest billions in Arizona, driven by pressure from Donald Trump, could weaken Taiwan's leading position in the global semiconductor market. The investment includes a research center, advanced packaging facilities, and additional semiconductor fabs, significantly increasing TSMC's total investment in Arizona to $165 billion.
This move comes after Trump repeatedly accused Taiwan of "stealing" from the US chip industry and threatened tariffs on imported chips. Max Lo, from the Taiwan International Strategic Study Society, suggests Trump's aggressive tariff strategy has been successful in compelling TSMC to invest heavily in the US, potentially impacting Taiwan's semiconductor dominance.
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Taiwan is increasingly concerned that TSMC's commitment to invest billions in Arizona, driven by pressure from Donald Trump, could weaken Taiwan's leading position in the global semiconductor market. The investment includes a research center, advanced packaging facilities, and additional semiconductor fabs, significantly increasing TSMC's total investment in Arizona to $165 billion.
This move comes after Trump repeatedly accused Taiwan of "stealing" from the US chip industry and threatened tariffs on imported chips. Max Lo, from the Taiwan International Strategic Study Society, suggests Trump's aggressive tariff strategy has been successful in compelling TSMC to invest heavily in the US, potentially impacting Taiwan's semiconductor dominance.
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