Less than 15% of TSMC advanced processes in US by 2029: ExpertStaff writer, with CNALess than 15 percent of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC, 台積電) advanced manufacturing processes are expected to be relocated to the US by the end of US President Donald Trump’s second term in office, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research president Lien Hsien-ming (連 賢明) said yesterday. TSMC is investing US$65 billion to build three fabs in Arizona, with the first starting commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2024. The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co is pictured at its headquarters in Hsinchu Science Park on Nov. 21, 2024. The economist added that TSMC is not the only semiconductor company expanding advanced manufacturing in the US, noting that Intel Corp, Micron Technology Inc and Samsung Electronics Co are also stepping up their investments. Lien said the public should not be alarmed or discouraged by Lutnick’s remarks, stressing that Taiwan has committed only US$250 billion in direct investment, with the remaining US$250 billion consisting of credit guarantees.

Source: Taipei Times January 21, 2026 17:13 UTC