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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