TSMC Looks to Japan as Preferred Chip Production Base Over U.S. and Germany

TSMC increasingly optimistic about Japan as chip production base due to problems recruiting workers and pushback from unions in Arizona.
TSMC's first chip fabrication plant in Japan on track to start production in 2024. Company considering further expansion.
TSMC frustrated with higher costs and difficult work culture for chip fabrication plants in the U.S. and Germany.
Japan offers benefits like established supply chain partners, cultural similarities with Taiwan, and government subsidies.
TSMC concerned about rising costs across operations and macroeconomic environment despite Japan's advantages.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 11:12:00 PM