Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is facing a roadblock in its plans to manufacture 2-nanometer chips overseas due to Taiwan’s strict technology protection regulations. Despite this, TSMC’s U.S. expansion plans remain unaffected, and the company continues to invest heavily in Arizona. However, the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China are adding a layer of complexity to TSMC’s global operations.
Taiwan’s technology protection laws are preventing TSMC, the world’s leading chipmaker, from producing its most advanced 2nm chips outside of Taiwan. The move is intended to safeguard the country’s technological edge, with officials emphasizing the importance of keeping core technology within Taiwan’s borders. While TSMC has plans to manufacture 2nm chips in the US, these plans face restrictions due to Taiwan’s regulations, which limit the production of chips overseas to those at least one generation behind the most advanced nodes produced domestically.
