Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has pledged an additional $100 billion to expand its semiconductor production capacity in the United States, raising its total commitment to $265 billion. This new investment will add to the eight plants already being built or planned in the US.

Wei, a TSMC representative, stated that the timeline for building the new plants depends on the "market situation". Wei also emphasized the company's belief that this investment will help foster the development of the US semiconductor ecosystem, strengthen the supply chain, and support an increasing number of high-tech, high-paying jobs in the country.

The expansion aligns with US efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production, a priority highlighted by President Trump following supply chain disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump has previously linked TSMC's decision to increase US investments to his administration's tariff threats on Taiwan and the global semiconductor sector.

In January 2026, the US agreed to reduce tariffs on goods from Taiwan to 15% in exchange for hundreds of billions of dollars in investment aimed at enhancing domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick welcomed TSMC's announcement, stating, "President Trump's leadership is driving companies to invest in American manufacturing. TSMC's announcement of an additional $100 billion investment following our historic deal on trade and investment with Taiwan will create tens of thousands of American jobs and bring advanced semiconductor manufacturing back to America."

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