Reports indicate that former President Donald Trump has been pressuring Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to acquire a stake in Intel and invest billions more in U.S. chip manufacturing. The push comes amid growing concerns about semiconductor supply chain security.
TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer, has already committed 0 billion to build facilities in Arizona. However, the suggestion that it should invest in a competitor has raised eyebrows in the technology industry.
Analysts suggest that while such a partnership could strengthen U.S. chip manufacturing capabilities, it could also create antitrust concerns and complicate the global semiconductor landscape.