Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing

The Trump administration has secured a significant multi-billion-dollar trade deal with Taiwan aimed at boosting U.S. domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Under the agreement, Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies will invest $250 billion directly into the U.S. semiconductor industry, covering sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and AI production and innovation. Additionally, Taiwan will provide $250 billion in credit guarantees to support further investments from these enterprises. The timeline for these investments has not been specified. In exchange, the U.S. will invest in Taiwan’s semiconductor, defense, AI, telecommunications, and biotech industries, though no specific investment amount from the U.S. side was disclosed. This deal aligns with the U.S. government’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on foreign semiconductor supply chains, which currently see only about 10% of semiconductors produced domestically. The administration emphasized that reliance on foreign supply chains poses significant economic and national security risks, potentially impacting industrial and military capabilities. The announcement also hinted at forthcoming semiconductor tariffs once