Biden Finalises $6.6b CHIPS Award For TSMC As Trump Threatens Tariffs, China Warns US On Lai Transit

The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion funding agreement with Taiwan’s TSMC to build advanced chip facilities in Arizona, a move to boost US semiconductor production. This deal, part of the CHIPS Act, aims to address national security concerns and reduce reliance on Taiwan for leading-edge chips. Former President Trump criticized the initiative, calling it a bad deal and suggesting tariffs instead. Meanwhile, US officials are also focusing on preventing advanced chip exports to China, citing national security risks.