Apple's U.S. chip plan gains steam thanks to $20B TSMC investment

As Apple seeks to re-shore more chip production, TSMC invests an additional $20 billion in its Arizona plants even while Intel allegedly ramps up test production. TSMC's Arizona campus covers about 2,000 acres. Image credit: Christopher Payne US manufacturing of Apple processors was already increasing with Intel reportedly conducting a test run of iPhone and Mac chipsets, but now TSMC has approved $20 billion more for its Arizona Fab 21 facility. It's all because of both political pressures worldwide, and global shortages leading to more processor plants being needed. According to TechPower , the decision to increase the Arizona investment included the possibility of TSMC increasing it still further in future. The confirmation of the $20 billion may be new, though, but it also fits a report by Nikkei Asia in December 2025 that said TSMC would be moving chipmaking tools into its second Arizona plant around summer 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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