台积电首度回应

Group 1 - The Taiwanese semiconductor industry is facing pressure from the U.S. to increase domestic chip production, with a target of 50% of chips being produced in the U.S. This has prompted the Taiwanese government to establish a dedicated task force to assist local companies in overseas investments and operations [1] - The challenges faced by Taiwanese companies in establishing operations in the U.S. include land acquisition and regulatory differences, which can prolong the construction process. The industry association is gathering information to assist companies in navigating these challenges [1] - Taiwan's chief negotiator has stated that Taiwan will not agree to the U.S. proposal of a 50-50 split in semiconductor production, emphasizing that this topic was not discussed during negotiations [3] Group 2 - Over 70% of Taiwan's exports to the U.S. consist of information and communication technology products, including semiconductors, highlighting the importance of this sector in Taiwan's trade relationship with the U.S. [4] - The trade surplus between Taiwan and the U.S. has been increasing, particularly due to the rising demand for artificial intelligence-related technologies, making Taiwan a target in the U.S. tariff disputes [3]