Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies commit $250B in direct US semiconductor investments

TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies agreed to invest $250 billion directly in the U.S. semiconductor industry under a trade deal signed by the Trump administration and Taiwan.
Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies commit $250B in direct US semiconductor investments
A What happened
The Trump administration signed a multi-billion-dollar trade deal with Taiwan intended to boost U.S. domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The U.S. Department of Commerce said Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies agreed to make $250 billion in direct investments into the U.S. semiconductor industry, spanning semiconductors, energy, and AI production and innovation. The Commerce Department also said Taiwan will supply an additional $250 billion in credit guarantees for additional investments from these enterprises. The U.S. will invest in Taiwan’s semiconductor, defense, AI, telecommunications, and biotech industries, with no specific dollar amount stated for the U.S. side.
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Key insights

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    U.S. proclamation cites supply-chain dependence as a national security risk: A Trump administration proclamation stated that dependence on foreign supply chains is a significant economic and national security risk and warned that disruption of import-reliant supply chains could strain U.S. industrial and military capabilities.

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    Tariff policy tied to completion of trade talks: The proclamation stated that once trade talks with other countries are complete, there would be additional semiconductor tariffs.

Takeaways

The deal commits Taiwanese companies to $250 billion in direct U.S. semiconductor investments plus $250 billion in credit guarantees, while the U.S. plans investments in several Taiwan industries and has announced new chip tariffs with more tariffs planned.

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Technology & Innovation Artificial Intelligence World & Politics Policy & Regulation International Affairs Semiconductors Trade & Tariffs

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