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Initially, TSMC faced considerable obstacles in its U.S. facility in Arizona; however, the company is now anticipating swifter construction of its future factories, performing at a more traditional timeline. The shift aims to mirror broader U.S. ambitions to bring essential semiconductor production back to American soil.
Despite TSMC’s investment in the U.S., it continues to maintain a strong foundation in Taiwan by ramping up production at its home facilities. While some experts argue that decentralizing production will enhance Taiwan's resilience, others warn it could compromise the island's technological lead.