Apple's Chipmaker Pledges $100 Billion More for US Plants

TSMC, Apple's key chipmaker, has committed an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. operations, bringing its total investment to $265 billion. This move, confirmed by the White House and Department of Commerce, aims to bolster American manufacturing and create tens of thousands of jobs. The new plants are designed to support leading U.S. tech companies, reflecting a strategic pivot to enhance domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing. This significant investment underscores the growing importance of semiconductor production in the U.S. tech ecosystem.