Sep 29, 2026, 9:26 AMSemiconductors
TSMC Reportedly Eyes Second U.S. Chipmaking Site
TSMC is reportedly considering a second U.S. chipmaking site, but the limited source gives no location, investment, capacity or construction timeline.
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Summary
MarketWatch reported on September 29, 2026, that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the Taiwanese contract chipmaker that produces semiconductors for Nvidia and other customers, is considering a second U.S. site.
The source provided only a brief feed summary. It disclosed no proposed location, investment amount, production capacity, construction schedule or decision date, leaving the potential project’s scope, timing and next steps unknown.
Positives
- A second U.S. site would expand TSMC’s American manufacturing footprint if the reported consideration proceeds.
- Nvidia is identified among TSMC’s semiconductor customers, connecting the potential expansion to an existing customer relationship.
- TSMC is evaluating another U.S. location, meaning the report concerns expansion beyond its first site.
Risks & concerns
- The limited feed summary does not identify the state or city under consideration.
- No investment amount, production capacity or construction timeline was disclosed.
- The site is only reportedly under consideration, with no finalized decision or next step stated.
Primary sourceMarketWatch.com - Top Storieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-where-tsmc-is-reportedly-eyeing-a-second-u-s-site-for-a-chip-making-hub-828e4488?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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