TSMC, Apple and Trump

Trump's chip tariff threat takes aim at Apple's TSMC partnership
The Trump tariffs could financially hit Apple's chip production partnership with TSMC, after the President insisted the import taxes will be applied to semiconductors and other specific industries in the near future.
Apple in the final stages of its first 'Made in USA' chip at TSMC Arizona, expected in Q1 2025
Apple's first batch of 'Made in USA' chips from TSMC Arizona are in the 'final test stage' chips being tested against 'Made in Taiwan' variants.
TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang
TSMC has been promised $6.6 billion under the Biden-administration’s CHIPS and Science ACT to help build three cutting-edge chip fabrication plants in Arizona.
Trump eyes up to 100% tariffs on foreign semiconductors, TSMC in crosshairs
No wonder OpenAI needs $500B for Stargate Americans could soon see the price of electronics skyrocket in response to a 25-100 percent tariff on computer chips promised by US President Donald Trump on Monday.
Trump says new tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors are coming soon
Though the United States is the global leader in designing chips, the vast majority of chip production happens overseas, particularly in U.S.-ally Taiwan.
Trump's tariffs target tech: Boosting US chip production
President Donald Trump announced the introduction of tariffs on semiconductors from abroad, mainly from Taiwan, to encourage companies to move production to the USA. Trump also stated that the success of the Chinese AI model,
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TSMC Arizona Secures Record $6.6B Federal Investment for Advanced Chip Manufacturing
TSMC manufactures more than 90% of the world’s most advanced logic chips, making it the world leader in semiconductor ...
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Delays in TSMC’s Arizona plant spark supply chain worries
Major tech firms may have to remain dependent on Taiwan-based plants, increasing their exposure to geopolitical risks.
TSMC begins 4nm chip production in Arizona but at higher costs
TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 began 4nm chip mass production in Q4 2024. Costs are higher than in Taiwan; 2nm production starts in ...
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TSMC chip production in Phoenix ahead of schedule as company posts $11.5B profit
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing confirmed it started commercial production at its Phoenix complex during fourth quarter ...
TSMC's US plant unlikely to get latest chip tech before Taiwan, CEO says
TSMC's new U.S. plant is unlikely to get the most advanced chip technology before factories in Taiwan due to complex ...
Trump's Potential Act Revisions Won't Jeopardize TSMC's Arizona Project
But under Trump administration the future of the Act might be jeopardized as he mentioned that Taiwan stealing US chip jobs ...
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TSMC brings the jobs that make life in Phoenix better for all | Opinion
Last year, Phoenix teamed up with TSMC, Arizona State University, community colleges and philanthropic organizations to launch Arizona’s first semiconductor Registered Apprenticeship program ...
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Trump policies drive supply chain shift to Arizona
As TSMC's Arizona semiconductor fab prepares to begin mass production, the local semiconductor supply chain continues to strengthen. Industry experts suggest that if Trump promotes semiconductor ...
Trump's Taiwan tariffs could pack a Pixel 10 price hike after Tensor's transition to TSMC
President Donald Trump promised tariffs of up to 100% on Taiwan’s export of microchips to the US. These remarks were made ...