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TSMC: Semiconductors and Borders of Light

Dec 28, 2022
36:26

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  • TSMC's $40 billion investment in a US factory marks a significant shift in the semiconductor landscape, decentralizing production away from Taiwan and carrying immense political and commercial implications.
  • Semiconductors have become geopolitically strategic, with China, the US, and Taiwan recognizing their importance and investing heavily in their domestic supply chains, reflecting the uncertain future dynamics of the industry.

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TSMC's Expansion in the US: Political and Commercial Ramifications

TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor foundry, plans to invest $40 billion in a US factory, expanding beyond Taiwan. This investment carries significant political and commercial implications. Semiconductor chips, vital to modern existence, power various devices and industries. Delays in the semiconductor supply chain can cause disruptions and downturns. TSMC's expansion not only brings cutting-edge manufacturing to the US, but also decentralizes it away from Taiwan. The success of this venture could have far-reaching effects politically, commercially, and technologically.

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