Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has received approval from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs for around $44 billion in investment proposals for its US operations since December 2020. The approvals cover seven separate investment filings and will support the expansion of TSMC’s wholly owned subsidiary, TSMC Arizona, as the company develops a major semiconductor manufacturing hub in the United States.
Taipei, Sep 2026 : Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is significantly expanding its investment in the United States, with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) approving investment proposals worth around $44 billion since December 2020.
According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the approvals come as TSMC accelerates the development of its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Arizona. The company has outlined plans for a much larger investment programme in the state, aimed at building an advanced chip manufacturing base in the United States.
Records from the MOEA’s Department of Investment Review show that the regulator has approved seven separate outbound investment applications from TSMC since December 2020. The approvals have enabled the company to provide capital to its wholly owned US subsidiary, TSMC Arizona, for establishing and expanding its manufacturing operations.
TSMC’s first approved US investment dates back to December 2020, when the Taiwanese government authorised the transfer of $30.001 million to establish TSMC Arizona. The initial funding was intended to lay the foundation for the company’s large-scale manufacturing plans in the United States.
The investment subsequently increased through a series of additional capital approvals. According to the report, the approved funding included $3.47 billion in December 2020, followed by $3.5 billion in March 2023, $4.5 billion in September 2023, $5 billion in June 2024, $7.5 billion in September 2024 and a further $20 billion in July 2026.
Taken together, these approved investment proposals amount to nearly $44 billion, underscoring the scale at which TSMC is building its US manufacturing footprint.
The Arizona project is part of broader efforts to expand semiconductor production within the United States and strengthen domestic supply chains for advanced chips. Semiconductors are critical components in smartphones, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence systems, defence equipment, computers and a wide range of other technologies.
TSMC is one of the world’s largest contract semiconductor manufacturers and produces advanced chips for several leading technology companies. Its manufacturing capabilities and technological expertise have made it a central player in the global semiconductor industry.
The company’s growing US investment is aimed at increasing production capacity closer to its customers while also supporting the development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the country.
TSMC has been developing its Arizona operations in multiple phases, with plans to manufacture increasingly advanced chips locally. The project is expected to create jobs and strengthen the wider technology and manufacturing ecosystem in the region.
The expansion also reflects the growing strategic importance of semiconductor production globally. Governments and companies across the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and other major economies are investing heavily in domestic chipmaking capacity amid concerns over supply-chain resilience and dependence on production concentrated in a limited number of locations.
For the United States, TSMC’s investment represents a major addition to domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Advanced chip production has increasingly become a strategic priority as demand rises for processors used in AI applications, data centres, consumer electronics, automobiles and defence systems.
For Taiwan, the approvals demonstrate continued government support for TSMC’s overseas expansion while the company maintains its core manufacturing base at home. TSMC’s US operations are expected to complement, rather than replace, its extensive production network in Taiwan.
The Arizona investment also highlights the increasing global competition to attract semiconductor manufacturing. Governments are offering financial incentives, policy support and infrastructure to encourage chipmakers to establish advanced production facilities within their borders.
TSMC’s approved US investments therefore represent a significant step in the company’s long-term expansion strategy. With nearly $44 billion in investment proposals approved by Taiwan’s government and further expansion planned in Arizona, the company is positioning the US operation as an important part of its global manufacturing network.
The Arizona project is expected to strengthen US semiconductor production capacity, deepen TSMC’s presence in the American market and contribute to the development of a broader domestic ecosystem for advanced chip manufacturing.
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