Trump Slams Taiwan's Global Chip Monopoly, Vows to Reclaim 60% of Production Capacity
Recently, U.S. President Trump made a firm statement on semiconductor industry positioning during an interview with Western media. He criticized Taiwan for virtually monopolizing global chip manufacturing, and explicitly stated that, by the end of his current term in office, the United States will reclaim nearly 60% of global chip production capacity.
In an interview on July 2nd, Trump first referenced Intel’s recent difficulties, saying the company had “taken a big hit,” attributing the issue to the previous administration’s failure to implement high tariffs as he would have done, which allowed Taiwan to “take almost 100% of the chip business.”
Trump then added that South Korea had also secured a small share, but emphasized that “it’s mainly Taiwan.” He bluntly declared: “I said at the time, if I were president, this would never have happened. Taiwan would never be in such a dominant position today.”
Shifting tone in the interview, Trump claimed Taiwan’s current industrial standing is “somewhat fragile,” as he is pushing all chip manufacturers to move their production lines back to the United States. He predicted that by the end of his term, the U.S. will possess “40%, 50%, or even 60%” of the world’s chip production capacity.
Citing TSMC’s new factory in Arizona as an example, he said chip companies are “leaving Taiwan” and stressed that the U.S. will gain substantial control over chip manufacturing capabilities. This statement represents Trump’s most specific commitment yet regarding production targets in technology and trade issues, though he did not provide a detailed timeline or policy roadmap for achieving this goal.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869662350615564/
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