TSMC(US:TSM) 国芯网·2025-12-16 12:09Core Insights - The article discusses the significant investments by TSMC in the United States, with expectations of exceeding $200 billion and creating 30,000 jobs [2][4]. - It highlights the criticism of the Biden administration's chip subsidy effectiveness, where $6 billion in subsidies resulted in $60 billion in factory investments, deemed inadequate [4]. Investment and Expansion - TSMC plans to increase its investment in the U.S. to $1,600 billion, in addition to the existing $650 billion investment [4]. - The total investment in the U.S. is projected to reach $1,650 billion, including the construction of two advanced packaging plants and a research center [4]. Production Challenges - TSMC faces challenges in building chip factories in the U.S., including high costs, a shortage of qualified factories, and cultural differences in the workplace [4]. - The profitability of TSMC's U.S. subsidiary has significantly declined, with Q3 earnings dropping to 0.41 million New Taiwan dollars, a 99% decrease from Q2 [4].