TSMC(US:TSM) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-03-25 14:18Group 1 - TSMC announced an additional investment of $100 billion in the U.S., bringing its total investment in the country to $165 billion [1][3] - A significant majority of the public in Taiwan believes that this move will lead to a loss for Taiwan, with 95% of voters in a poll expressing concerns about job losses and reduced tax revenue [1][3] - Analysts warn that TSMC's expansion in the U.S. could undermine Taiwan's semiconductor industry and economic growth, as the company plays a crucial role in the global chip market [3][5] Group 2 - The U.S. has been strategically targeting TSMC and Taiwan's semiconductor industry, employing various tactics to encourage the company to invest heavily in the U.S. [5][7] - There are concerns that TSMC's technology and intellectual property may be compromised as it is pressured to share confidential information and establish R&D centers in the U.S. [5][7] - The actions of the U.S. are perceived as an attempt to make Taiwan's semiconductor industry subordinate to American interests, which could have long-term implications for Taiwan's economic independence [5][7]