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TSMC Faces $1 Billion Fines Over Huawei Chip Breach

4/9/2025

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is under scrutiny, potentially facing over $1 billion in fines from a U.S. export control investigation. The probe centers on TSMC's chips provided to Chinese company Sophgo, which were used in Huawei's AI processor, breaching U.S. regulations. Since September 2020, TSMC has ceased shipments to Huawei and is fully cooperating with authorities.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is under scrutiny, potentially facing over $1 billion in fines from a U.S. export control investigation. The probe centers on TSMC's chips provided to Chinese company Sophgo, which were used in Huawei's AI processor, breaching U.S. regulations. Since September 2020, TSMC has ceased shipments to Huawei and is fully cooperating with authorities.