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Additive ManufacturingJuly 16, 2026

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Summary

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has pledged another $100 billion to expand chipmaking capacity in the United States.

Why It Matters

For manufacturers, added U.S. chipmaking capacity could improve domestic access to critical semiconductors and reduce exposure to overseas production bottlenecks. For investors and operators, the size of the pledge signals major capex commitment in advanced manufacturing capacity, with implications for suppliers, construction, equipment demand, and skilled labor needs.