Taiwan President Defends TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment
The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country.
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Trump announces $100 billion investment in U.S. from TSMC, calling it ‘most powerful company’ in world
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Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat
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Apple to open AI server factory in Texas as part of $500 billion U.S. investment
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