Taiwan aims to be a strategic partner with the U.S. in AI after a trade deal to boost investment and cut tariffs. China may be irritated. Taiwan companies will invest $250 billion in U.S. semiconductors, energy, and AI. The deal is seen as win-win, encouraging U.S. investment in Taiwan.

The deal will need to be ratified by Taiwan’s parliament, which has expressed concern about the chip industry. The objective is to bring 40% of Taiwan’s chip supply chain to the U.S. by 2036. This round of deployment aims to strengthen semiconductor supply resilience globally. The largest semiconductor investment in U.S. history.

TSMC welcomes robust trade pacts between the U.S. and Taiwan. The market demand for advanced technology is strong. The investment decisions are based on market conditions and customer demand. Taiwan’s Vice President emphasized Taiwan’s strength and innovation in the global supply chain. Taiwan is agile, innovative, and an indispensable force for good.

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