1. TSMC faces labor shortages and rising costs at its Arizona chip plant, delaying production and increasing expenses; 2. The company imported Taiwanese technicians to bypass U.S. workforce gaps, sparking union negotiations; 3. The project highlights challenges in U.S. semiconductor reshoring efforts amid delayed subsidies and geopolitical tensions.
Recent #US-Taiwan Relations news in the semiconductor industry
1. TSMC's Arizona plant faces labor shortages and worker protests over harsh conditions and safety concerns; 2. Union disputes and construction delays prompt TSMC to consider importing technicians from Taiwan; 3. Rising costs and operational challenges jeopardize U.S. semiconductor supply chain goals.