Taiwan's Tsmc Caught Between U.s. and China as Semiconductor Battle Intensifies
Taiwan faces pressure over TSMC's role in the U.S. chip industry as China pushes back and tariffs loom. The dispute centers around TSMC's expansion into the U.S., with China accusing Taiwan of trying to "sell out" its chip industry to curry favor with the White House. In response, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to increase procurement and investment in the U.S.
- As tensions escalate over semiconductor access, it is unclear whether TSMC's loyalty will ultimately be tested by the competing interests of two global superpowers.
- Will the high-stakes game of technological one-upmanship between China and the US lead to a broader conflict that threatens the stability of the entire global economy?