There are reports from foreign media that TSMC, the world's largest foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) company based in Taiwan, is delaying the groundbreaking of its second plant in Japan in order to focus on expanding its operations in the United States.
On July 4 (local time), The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources, that TSMC is pouring funds into its U.S. expansion in preparation for the possibility of tariffs being imposed by the Donald Trump administration.
TSMC announced early last year that it would build a second plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. Although construction of the second plant was expected to begin earlier this year, TSMC stated last month that production would be somewhat delayed due to traffic volume issues in the surrounding area. However, there are now predictions that the construction of the second plant may be further delayed, and it is difficult to accurately forecast when work will begin.
WSJ pointed out that this is one example of President Trump attracting investment into the United States by sacrificing allied countries through his hardline trade policies.
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