TSMC manufactures more than 90% of the world’s most advanced logic chips, making it the world leader in semiconductor manufacturing. Back in 2020, it announced the creation of TSMC Arizona and an initial $12 billion commitment to building its first U.S.-located advanced fabrication plant in Phoenix.

As TSMC's Arizona semiconductor fab prepares to begin mass production, the local semiconductor supply chain continues to strengthen. Industry experts suggest that if Trump promotes semiconductor production in the US through measures like increased tariffs,

Major tech firms may have to remain dependent on Taiwan-based plants, increasing their exposure to geopolitical risks.

But under Trump administration the future of the Act might be jeopardized as he mentioned that Taiwan stealing US chip jobs and suggested alternative strategies to achieve semiconductor independence.

TSMC has been promised $6.6 billion under the Biden-administration’s CHIPS and Science ACT to help build three cutting-edge chip fabrication plants in Arizona.

TSMC’s $6.6 billion CHIPS Act funding faces uncertainty amid Trump’s accusations of Taiwan “stealing” US chip jobs.

TSMC's new U.S. plant is unlikely to get the most advanced chip technology before factories in Taiwan due to complex compliance issues, local construction regulations and various permitting requirements,

Y.L. Wang, VP of fab operations at TSMC, will be elevated to senior VP for his efforts in resolving challenges at the foundry's advanced fab location in Arizona, US, according to sources familiar with the matter.

TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 began 4nm chip mass production in Q4 2024. Costs are higher than in Taiwan; 2nm production starts in 2025, with 3nm expansion ongoing.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing confirmed it started commercial production at its Phoenix complex during fourth quarter when profits surged 57%.

Apple is already testing the initial batch of processors produced for its devices by TSMC Arizona, reports Nikkei Asia. To begin with, the tests intend to compare the Arizona output to see if the quality is similar to chips produced in TSMC’s cutting-edge fabs in Taiwan.

deliver the same level of manufacturing quality and reliability from our fab in Arizona, as from our fabs in Taiwan,” he added. TSMC currently employs around 2,200 people in Phoenix with more ...