The Latest Breaking News from TSMC

Trump announces 100% tariffs on semiconductor makers - but Apple won't be hit, and this key chipmaker will also escape sanctions

New tariffs look to bring chip manufacturing back to the US.

TechRadar · Aug 7, 2025

Apple announces $100 billion investment in US — here's what it means for the iPhone

Apple has outlined its plans for the 100 billion dollar investment in both materials and labor sourced in the U.S., including producing 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch displays in Kentucky.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 7, 2025

Computer chips made outside the US to receive 100% tariff likely spiking tech prices, but 'there's no charge' for companies currently building on American soil

It's good news for TSMC.

PC Gamer · Aug 7, 2025

“Some Suspect They Might Already Exist” — NVIDIA’s Chief Security Officer Doubles Down on the Lack of Kill Switches, Backdoors, and Spyware in Its GPUs

NVIDIA is attempting to ease concerns from China regarding vulnerabilities in its H20 AI GPUs, and its Chief Security Officer recently published a blog post explaining NVIDIA's stance.

Windows Central · Aug 6, 2025

TSMC employees reportedly stole 2nm trade secrets to share with Rapidus — accused are said to have shared 'hundreds of process integration technical photos'

TSMC is probing an alleged leak of 2nm process integration images to Japan's Rapidus, though the data's content, impact, and Rapidus's involvement remain uncertain.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6, 2025

Apple reportedly set to invest $100 billion into the production of 'critical components' in the U.S. to avoid tariffs on iPhones — domestic commitments reach $600 billion

Apple will reportedly invest an extra $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing —raising its total domestic commitment to $600 billion — in an effort to avoid steep iPhone tariffs.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6, 2025

Trump promises new semiconductor tariffs — “We want them made in the United States,” says U.S. President

Trump says that he will announce new tariffs on imported semiconductors by next week.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6, 2025

Former Intel board members: America's champion is likely to retreat, and we still need a leading-edge chip manufacturer

Quitters never win, and winners never quit.

Fortune · Aug 6, 2025

Trump Says TSMC Will Invest $300 Billion In Arizona, Teases New Chip Tariffs To Boost US Manufacturing

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump indicated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) will invest $300 billion in Arizona as part of an effort to bring chip production back to the U.S.

Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025

Intel's bad news year rolls on as new 18A chip manufacturing node is reportedly in trouble with 10% yields and doubts over profitability of the Panther Lake CPU

Will Intel ever turn the corner?

PC Gamer · Aug 5, 2025