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Taiwan rejects US proposal for 50-50 chip production split, TSMC to keep bulk of $165B operations in Taiwan despite Arizona expansion

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/taiwan-not-agree-50-50-002030899.html Taiwan will not agree to a deal with the United States for half of all semiconductor production to take place in the country, the island’s top tariff negotiator said on Wednesday after returning home. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick told U.S. television network News Nation over the weekend that Washington’s pitch to Taiwan …

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Taiwan limits short-selling, proposes zero tariffs to U.S., and pledges $100B TSMC investment

Taiwan is taking a step to stabilize its financial markets in the wake of U.S. tariff policies that have rattled the global economy. Rather than waiting for the dust to settle, Taiwan has decided to preemptively act, limiting short-selling activity in its market to avoid further destabilization. The restrictions, which run from April 7 to …

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TSMC May Acquire 20% Stake in Intel’s Spin-Off, Qualcomm and Broadcom to Invest

TSMC is considering acquiring a 20% stake in an Intel spin-off, with Qualcomm and Broadcom also interested in investing. The deal is in early discussions and could face U.S. government scrutiny due to national security concerns. Intel has struggled in advanced chip manufacturing, making it a potential acquisition target. TSMC may acquire 20% stake in Intel’s wafer foundry …

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Government-mandated DEI hampers chip projects, risking national security; Intel, TSMC, Samsung stall despite CHIPS Act funding.

This is insane — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 9, 2024 This government-mandated DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is turning into a disaster. Chip manufacturers are scrapping American projects, moving overseas, all because of the idiotic rule that prioritizes skin color or sexual preference over competence. The competency crisis is escalating, with DEI now infiltrating even …

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