Group 1 - GlobalWafers, a Taiwanese chip material manufacturer, plans to invest an additional $4 billion in the U.S. to strengthen local supply and respond to the U.S. government's efforts to promote manufacturing [1] - The company's total investment in the U.S. will exceed $7.5 billion, doubling its existing investment, and is driven by increasing market demand and favorable tariff structures [1] - The new Texas facility will produce silicon wafers for semiconductors and is expected to create 1,200 construction jobs and 180 permanent jobs, with plans to hire up to 650 engineering, technical, and operational professionals by the end of 2028 [1] Group 2 - The U.S. government views chip manufacturing as a national security priority, emphasizing the economic, technological, and military reliance on superior chip capabilities [1] - During the pandemic, supply chain issues highlighted the critical nature of the semiconductor industry, with chip shortages impacting automotive sales and other sectors [1] - In March, TSMC announced plans to invest at least $100 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing over the coming years, building on a previous commitment of $65 billion made during the Biden administration [2]
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半导体芯闻·2025-05-16 10:08