Monday, 9 February, 2026
Taiwan Rejects Feasibility of Shifting 40% of Semiconductor Capacity to United States
Taiwanese officials have declared that moving 40% of the island’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity to the U.S. is impossible, citing massive logistical and economic hurdles. While the U.S. seeks to bolster its domestic chip supply for national security, Taiwan emphasizes that its integrated ecosystem and cost efficiencies cannot be easily replicated abroad. The statement highlights growing tensions over global supply chain restructuring.
Read full story at Economic Times