TSMC to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Chip Manufacturing Expansion Trump Announces

By Blessing Nweke

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has committed to investing an additional $100 billion in the United States to strengthen its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The announcement, made by President Donald Trump on Monday, is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to bolster U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and semiconductor production.

The massive investment will bring TSMC’s total U.S. investment to $165 billion and will fund the construction of five new fabrication facilities in Arizona. This move further supports the company’s critical role in supplying semiconductors to tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, particularly for the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI).

President Trump praised TSMC’s decision, calling it “a tremendous move by the most powerful company in the world” and emphasizing the importance of advancing semiconductor production in the U.S. as both an economic and national security priority. The expansion also aligns with Trump’s broader strategy to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to U.S. soil after years of offshoring.

In January, TSMC’s finance chief, Wendell Huang, expressed confidence that the Biden administration would continue supporting the company’s U.S. operations. Before this latest announcement, TSMC had already made significant investments, including a $12 billion commitment in 2020 to establish its first U.S. chip factory in Arizona. That figure was later increased to $65 billion as the company prepared for the construction of a third factory.

The U.S. government has supported TSMC’s expansion with a $6.6 billion subsidy from the U.S. Commerce Department, further solidifying the nation’s push to become an AI powerhouse. In response, Nvidia said it would leverage TSMC’s global manufacturing network to enhance its supply chain resilience