TSMC, Trump and Taiwan

Trump's chip tariff threat takes aim at Apple's TSMC partnership
The Trump tariffs could financially hit Apple's chip production partnership with TSMC, after the President insisted the import taxes will be applied to semiconductors and other specific industries in the near future.
Trump Promises High Semiconductor Tariffs, Ensnaring Taiwan's TSMC
Today, most of the world's semiconductor manufacturing comes from TSMC, which has spent years expanding its operations in Taiwan as a hedge against Chinese aggression. The world needs TSMC, which helps to keep the CCP's "one China" rhetoric just that—rhetoric.
Trump to impose 25% to 100% tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, impacting TSMC
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans Monday night to impose massive tariffs on Taiwan-made chips in an attempt to incentivize companies to relocate production to the United States. On the one hand,
Trump eyes up to 100% tariffs on foreign semiconductors, TSMC in crosshairs
No wonder OpenAI needs $500B for Stargate Americans could soon see the price of electronics skyrocket in response to a 25-100 percent tariff on computer chips promised by US President Donald Trump on Monday.
Trump says new tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors are coming soon
Though the United States is the global leader in designing chips, the vast majority of chip production happens overseas, particularly in U.S.-ally Taiwan.
Trump's tariffs target tech: Boosting US chip production
President Donald Trump announced the introduction of tariffs on semiconductors from abroad, mainly from Taiwan, to encourage companies to move production to the USA. Trump also stated that the success of the Chinese AI model,
Apple’s best chips won’t be US-manufactured per TSMC, here’s why
Apple is expanding its US-made chip roster, but according to TSMC’s CEO, the most modern chips will continue being ...
TSMC: First Apple chips "made in USA" on the way
According to a report, Apple's central chip manufacturer will soon begin mass production of the first iPhone processors in ...
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Apple in the final stages of its first 'Made in USA' chip at TSMC Arizona, expected in Q1 2025
Apple's first batch of 'Made in USA' chips from TSMC Arizona are in the 'final test stage' chips being tested against 'Made ...
My Expectation For Apple After Q1 2025 Earnings (Rating Downgrade)
Apple's Q1/25 results face concerns due to declining iPhone sales in China and lower chip forecasts from TSMC, impacting ...
Apple Loop: iPhone 17 Air Leaks, Apple Intelligence’s Sneaky Move, iPhone’s Chinese Disappointment
This week’s Apple headlines; iPhone 17 Air leaks, iPhone SE design, iPad Air specs, AirPods Pro hearing test for UK, Chinese ...
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TSMC CEO opts out of Trump inauguration, stays low-key unlike other tech leaders
The CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will miss President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
TSMC profits surge 57% as demand for AI chips remains high
TSMC, which makes chips for Nvidia, reported net income of $11.6 billion. Its CFO said this was supported by "strong demand" ...
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TSMC sees Q1 revenue at $25B-$25.8B after strong Q4 results
TSMC’s success is underpinned by its strategic expansion into global markets. With significant investments in cutting-edge ...
Explainer-Trump Tariffs on Chips and Drugs Would Hit U.S. Allies in Asia
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on imported computer chips, pharmaceuticals and steel, he said on Monday, ...