Apple’s chipmaking partner, TSMC, is reportedly about to announce a $100 billion investment in US-based manufacturing.
TSMC announces an additional $100 billion investment in the US, expanding its total investment in Phoenix, Arizona to $165 billion. The expansion includes three new fabrication plants, two packaging facilities,
Trump said TSMC’s plans would create “many thousands” of high-paying jobs and described the production of AI chips within the US as a “matter of economic security” for the country.
Apple’s pledge to spend $500 billion to onshore production means a boost for TSMC’s massive chip factory in Phoenix. President Donald Trump chalked up Apple CEO Tim Cook’s move to Trump’s tariff threat.
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The investment will go into building three new fabrication plants in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as two packaging facilities and a research center.
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The company had already begun constructing three plants in Arizona after the Biden administration offered billions in subsidies.