Trump Boasts Securing $100 Billion TSMC Investment After Tariff Threat, Despite Existing Commitments

Aug 07, 2025
Fortune
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Summary

Trump boasts securing $100 billion TSMC investment after tariff threat, despite TSMC's existing $65 billion commitment and $6.6 billion subsidies under Biden administration; Trump criticizes giving subsidies, says chip companies should build plants in U.S. without incentives.

Key Points

  • Trump claims TSMC pledged an additional $100 billion to build semiconductors in the U.S. after he threatened 100% tariffs.
  • TSMC had already pledged $65 billion and received $6.6 billion in subsidies under the Biden administration.
  • Trump criticizes giving subsidies to chip companies, saying they are 'loaded' and should build plants in the U.S. without incentives.

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