Semiconductor technology may accelerate outflow
On March 3, TSMC, the global chip foundry giant, announced plans to make an additional investment of USD 100 billion (CNY 728 billion) in its US factories to boost its chip production in the United States and support US President Donald Trump's goal of increasing domestic manufacturing.
According to reports, TSMC is investing USD 650 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Phoenix, Arizona. Subsequently, its total investment in the United States is expected to reach USD 165 trillion.
This expanded investment includes the construction of three new wafer fabs, two advanced packaging facilities, and a major R&D team center. This project is the largest single overseas direct investment in US history. CC Wei, CEO of TSMC, said that TSMC had previously planned USD 650 billion in investment in the United States, and this additional USD 100 billion is a supplement to that. This move will create thousands of new jobs.
Trump said that the United States currently plays an insignificant role in the chip market, but after this investment project, the United States can gain nearly 40% of the market share.
TSMC's investment plan is one of the major technology investments in the United States during Trump's second term. Previously, companies including Apple, OpenAI, and Meta Platforms have already pledged to invest more than USD 1 trillion.