TSMC plans to invest an additional $100 billion in US

TSMC chairman and chief executive officer C.C. Wei met US President Donald Trump in the White House on March 3, 2025.  After the meeting, both Trump and Wei held a news conference and announced that the TSMC will invest $100 billion in US.  TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.) is the world’s largest chipmaking company.  The plan will build three advanced foundries, two packaging plants, and a research and development center.  TSMC have already invested US$65 billion in Arizona to build three advanced wafer fab. The first fab in Arizona has started production using the 4-nanometer process.  In response to the concerns from the public, the Taiwan’s presidential office announced that the government knew about the deal in advance and would assist TSMC for its oversea investments.  The government is drafting a plan to forge resilient and diversified semiconductor supply chains with the US and other partners.  Also the government would ensure that the most advanced chipmaking technology stays in Taiwan.  Premier Cho Jung-tai said that TSMC’s new investment pledge in the US would help Taiwan’s industrial sector extend its global reach and make the country stronger.  After returning from US, Chairman Wei met with Taiwan’s president William Lai at the Presidential Office in Taipei.  Lai said that TSMC’s achievements have ensured that Taiwan is an integral part of the international community. The company’s accomplishments are a testament to its ability and a source of fierce pride for all of Taiwan, he said.  Wei said TSMC decided to invest in the US due to increased demand from US clients.  The decision to increase investment in the US would not affect the company’s investment in Taiwan, where 11 production lines are expected to be completed this year, Wei added.