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Taiwan Rejects Semiconductor Split Amid U.S. Manufacturing Push

10/2/2025

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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun rejected a 50-50 semiconductor split.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned about Taiwan's dominance and urged more domestic manufacturing, while Taiwanese officials criticized the proposal as undermining leverage.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plans $165 billion in U.S. facilities, while keeping most production in Taiwan, and ongoing talks may yield tariff relief for limited overseas expansion.

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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun rejected a 50-50 semiconductor split.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned about Taiwan's dominance and urged more domestic manufacturing, while Taiwanese officials criticized the proposal as undermining leverage.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plans $165 billion in U.S. facilities, while keeping most production in Taiwan, and ongoing talks may yield tariff relief for limited overseas expansion.