TSMC reportedly plans to build 12 fabs, four packaging facilities in Arizona — plan purportedly part of Taiwan's agreed $500 million investment in the US

TSMC is considering expanding its presence in the U.S. by building 12 fabs, four packaging facilities, and an R&D center in Arizona, as part of Taiwan's $500 million investment in the U.S. The company has acquired additional land near its existing campus, fueling speculation about a major expansion. While plans to increase investments in Arizona by $100 billion support the expansion rumors, the exact details and costs remain uncertain. TSMC's potential expansion in the U.S. is strategic, but no finalized plans have been confirmed yet.