TSMC's US expansion on track despite groundbreaking rumors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced on Feb. 17 that its investment projects in Arizona are proceeding as planned.

This statement addressed a local media report regarding the timeline for its third wafer fabrication plant in the United States.

The report connected the proposed timeline to pressure from the US government under the “Made in America” initiative.

However, TSMC did not confirm any schedule changes.

The company confirmed a total investment of over US$65 billion in Arizona to construct three advanced wafer fabs.

The first facility is already producing chips using the 4-nanometer process.

Meanwhile, the second fab is set for mass production in 2028, and the third fab is expected by the end of the decade.

Recent Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. developments

Timeline
17-Feb-2025 📑 TSMC leads Taiwan patent applications in 2024 TSMC leads Taiwan patent filings with 1,412 Nanya Tech & Applied Materials follow with strong patents
11-Feb-2025 📉 TSMC lowers Q1 outlook due to January earthquake losses TSMC projects lower Q1 revenue post-earthquake. Financial losses estimated at NT$5.3 billion.
10-Feb-2025 📈 TSMC growth slows as DeepSeek fuels AI competition TSMC reports 36% revenue rise in January Growth slows amid AI competition and market uncertainty
21-Jan-2025 🌍 TSMC operations resume after Taiwan earthquake TSMC confirms all facilities operational post-quake Light injuries reported; safety checks passed
20-Jan-2025 🇺🇸 TSMC confident in CHIPS Act funding under Trump TSMC confident in US funding under Trump Set to receive $6.6B for Arizona semiconductor projects
18-Jan-2025 🌟 TSMC faces delays at Arizona chip plant TSMC faces delays in Arizona chip plant launch Regulatory issues double construction time, says CEO