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Taiwan Rejects 50–50' Chip Production Demand, Ming-Chi Kuo Explains Real Bottleneck Lies In America's Labor And Regulation, Not TSMC

Earlier this month, Taiwan firmly rejected the Donald Trump administration's proposal for an even split in semiconductor production between the U.S. and Taiwan.

Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang frustrated by UAE AI chip delay, claims report — White House said to be pressing nation to finalize U.S. investments before chip deliveries are authorized

Nvidia cannot start shipping its AI chips to the UAE, as the country is reportedly yet to finalize its investments in the U.S.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 3, 2025

Taiwan proposes strategic tech alliance with the White House — "Taiwan Model" would help companies invest easily in the U.S. to satisfy demands

The "Taiwan Model" has been proposed by a new delegation that seeks to form a high-tech alliance between Taiwan and the U.S., whereby the former will help its companies make investments in the U.S. to satisfy demands for expansion into the country.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 3, 2025

Trump Turns Uncle Sam Into a Shareholder: Inside His Shock $11B Intel Stake and the Companies Next on His List

The Trump Administration has been aggressively pursuing equity stakes in major US private firms since July.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025

Trump And Lutnick Demand: Half Of America's Chips Must Be Made At Home—Or Else

President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have placed a bold demand on the global semiconductor industry: half of all chips used in America must be manufactured in America. 

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

Why This Investor Is Trimming His Largest Holding Taiwan Semiconductor

Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) stock trended Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions sharpen Washington’s push to shift critical semiconductor production to the United States.

Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025

Why Washington Wants Half Of America's Chips Made Locally

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) stock gained on Monday amid renewed geopolitical and supply chain discussions, as the United States intensifies its efforts to onshore semiconductor production.

Benzinga · Sep 29, 2025

US Commerce head notes China 'isn't even shy' about its goal to 'take' Taiwan, says US-Taiwan tariff deal coming soon — goal is to have 40% of chips made in America

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Saturday that a major semiconductor deal with Taiwan was coming “pretty soon,” signaling a potential breakthrough in U.S. efforts to shore up domestic chip production.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 28, 2025

Trump Will 'Forgive' But Not Forget Elon Musk's 'Negativity,' Says Howard Lutnick: 'I Don't Think The President...'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump might "forgive" Elon Musk but won't forget the "negativity" surrounding his exit from government ties.

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2025

Simon Harris to meet US commerce secretary in Washington DC

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister is also due to officially open a new Irish embassy in the US capital.

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025