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