The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in America First plan

a year ago

TSMC's Arizona factory, Fab 21, is set to produce the world's most advanced semiconductors, marking a significant shift from Taiwan to the US.
The facility is highly secure, protecting critical intellectual property and complex manufacturing processes.
TSMC manufactures 90% of the world's advanced semiconductors, including chips for Apple, Nvidia, and other major tech companies.
President Trump views TSMC's US expansion as a success of his America First policy, attributing it to tariff threats.
The factory represents a geopolitical and economic battleground, with the US aiming to reduce reliance on Taiwan and counter China's influence.
The manufacturing process involves extreme precision, with clean environments and advanced technology to produce nanometre-scale chips.
TSMC's success is rooted in its ability to miniaturize chip features, enabling advancements in smartphones and AI.
The global semiconductor supply chain is complex, involving materials and machines from multiple countries, making tariffs a contentious issue.
Both Biden and Trump administrations have implemented policies to limit China's access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology.
Taiwan's President Lai advocates for 'non-Red' supply chains to counter China, while Chinese technologists develop indigenous solutions.

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