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Trump Admin Pressures Taiwan for Semiconductor Relocation Amid Supply Concerns

9/29/2025

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The Trump administration urges Taiwan to relocate semiconductor production to meet 50% of U.S. chip demand, citing supply-chain security concerns.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasizes U.S. self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing amid fears of over-reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Taiwan officials argue no single country can control the complex semiconductor supply chain, and push back against U.S. demands.

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The Trump administration urges Taiwan to relocate semiconductor production to meet 50% of U.S. chip demand, citing supply-chain security concerns.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasizes U.S. self-sufficiency in chip manufacturing amid fears of over-reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Taiwan officials argue no single country can control the complex semiconductor supply chain, and push back against U.S. demands.