The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

Published: 5/18/2025
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
TSMC's secretive Arizona factory, set to become the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing site, highlights the contradictions in Trump's America First policy. The Taiwanese company's $100 billion expansion aims to avoid tariffs on imported chips and bolster US presence in semiconductor production. Amidst global tension over technology and economics, this facility showcases the complexity and importance of modern chip manufacturing, crucial for maintaining economic and technological superiority in a competitive global landscape.