tech
January 15, 2026
Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
TL;DR
- The U.S. and Taiwan have signed a trade deal to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
- Taiwanese companies will invest $250 billion in U.S. semiconductor, energy, and AI production.
- Taiwan will provide an additional $250 billion in credit guarantees for U.S. investments.
- The U.S. will invest in Taiwan's semiconductor, defense, AI, telecommunications, and biotech industries.
- The deal aligns with the U.S. goal of reducing dependence on foreign semiconductor supply chains, identified as an economic and national security risk.
- The proclamation also announced 25% tariffs on some advanced AI chips, with potential for additional tariffs after trade talks conclude.