TSMC Lifts Total Arizona Chip Investment To $265 Billion
Trump announced the increase on Truth Social July 17, crediting his tariff policy for pulling leading-edge chip production onto US soil.
- TSMC adds $100 billion beyond its earlier Arizona pledges, per Trump's July 17 post.
- Total TSMC commitment to build chips in America now stands at $265 billion.
- Trump says no leading-edge chips were made in America before his administration took office.
Why it matters: A company's investment decision does not become a president's policy victory merely because he claims it.
Truth Social post by Donald J. Trump ↗ · Jul 17, 20267/17/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check