Trump Threatens TSMC with 100% Tariff Unless It Builds Semiconductor Plants in the U.S.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, demanding it establish manufacturing facilities in the United States or face a 100% tariff on its products. On April 8, Trump emphasized his commitment to reshoring semiconductor industry and lowering dependency on foreign manufacturing