Taiwan to Invest $250B in US Semiconductor Manufacturing

Taiwan to Invest $250B in US Semiconductor Manufacturing

Taiwan to Invest $250B in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Strategic Tech Alliance Takes Shape In a landmark move aimed at reshoring critical chip production and reducing global supply chain vulnerabilities, Taiwan has committed to investing $250 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The deal—announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce—marks one of the largest foreign direct investments in American tech history and signals a deepening strategic alliance between the two economies. With Taiwan producing over half the world’s semiconductors, this partnership could reshape how chips are made, sourced, and secured for years to come. Credit: Getty Images (Image has been modified) Why This Deal Matters Now Semiconductors power everything from smartphones to fighter jets, yet the U.S. produces only about 10% of the world’s chips—down from 40% in the 1990s. Recent geopolitical tensions and pandemic-era shortages have exposed the fragility of relying on distant supply chains. By bringing…