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Anton Shilov

EXPLAINED: Globalfoundries criticizes german subsidies to rival tsmc | Rare Historical Photos

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries opposes the German government's plan to subsidize TSMC's new fab near Dresden. The subsidy amounts to up to €5 billion, which GlobalFoundries argues will further strengthen TSMC's already dominant market position. The situation has led to legal concerns, lobbying efforts, and a potential formal complaint to the EU Commission by GlobalFoundries, reports Handelsblatt.

Earlier this month, TSMC, in collaboration with partners Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, unveiled plans to build a 12nm and 16nm-capable fab near Dresden, Germany. The fab is expected to cost €10 billion, and half of the sum will likely come from the German government via various subsidies. GlobalFoundries, which has a fab near Dresden, feels disadvantaged by this move. 

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