[VT Washington, D.C.] March 3, 2025, At a press conference held at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest $100 billion in the United States to build five advanced semiconductor manufacturing plants. This investment is part of the U.S. strategy to strengthen its competitiveness in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries.
President Trump was joined by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and prominent tech entrepreneur David O. Sacks at the announcement event. Trump emphasized that semiconductors are at the heart of the modern economy, driving industries ranging from artificial intelligence to automotive. He stated, “Without semiconductors, there is no economy,” adding that semiconductors play a critical role in the global economy.
The investment will be used to build five state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing plants in Arizona, creating thousands of high-paying technical jobs. These new facilities will significantly enhance the United States’ ability to produce the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips, particularly AI chips, reducing dependence on external suppliers such as Taiwan.
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei expressed gratitude for President Trump’s support at the event. He said, “Thank you, President Trump, for your leadership. TSMC is bringing the most advanced semiconductor technology to Arizona, driving the development of artificial intelligence and the tech industry, and creating tens of thousands of jobs.” He added, “This is just the beginning. TSMC will reinvest $100 billion, bringing our total investment to $165 billion.”
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick underscored the broader implications of the investment: “President Trump has prioritized bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. TSMC, the world’s leading chip manufacturer, is now investing $100 billion in America.”
This investment plan is also seen as a crucial step in enhancing national security. Semiconductors are at the core of modern communications systems, smart devices, and military hardware. President Trump emphasized that the U.S. must have the capacity to produce these critical chips domestically to ensure economic and national security.
With this $100 billion investment, TSMC will create tens of thousands of jobs in the U.S. and stimulate economic growth. The revival of the U.S. semiconductor industry will further enhance global competitiveness, ensuring the U.S. maintains its leadership in artificial intelligence and high-tech industries.
This investment is part of a broader U.S. manufacturing revival plan, aimed at attracting more foreign companies to set up manufacturing operations in the U.S. through incentive programs, strengthening the U.S.’s technological capabilities and industrial competitiveness. Many multinational companies now see the U.S. as the global hub for semiconductor manufacturing.
TSMC’s historic investment is not only crucial for U.S. economic growth but also ensures America’s technological future in the global tech landscape. With this strategic investment, TSMC will further solidify its leadership position in the global semiconductor and AI industries.
