TSMC’s mega push in the U.S. amid pressures from Washington and Beijing

April 1, 2025

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In this episode, Akito speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about why TSMC is pushing ahead with a $165 billion expansion in the U.S. and what it will mean for the future of the chipmaker and its home market of Taiwan.

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byWeb Desk

Published April 01, 2025

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