TSMC's large investment in the U.S. has not brought tariff exemptions for the Taiwan region. Foreign media: TSMC is suspected of violating export regulations... may face a fine of more than $1 billion.
Chosun Ilbo: TSMC is suspected of violating U.S. export sanctions.
According to a report by Reuters on the 9th, TSMC from the Taiwan region may face a maximum fine of over $1 billion (approximately 13,500 billion Korean won) due to suspected violations of chip exports.
Analysts claim that the scale of chips manufactured by TSMC amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars, so the fine amount may exceed $1 billion. The U.S. "Export Administration Regulations" stipulate that fines can be up to twice the value of the violating transaction. The case of Seagate's violation of export regulations in 2024 (fined $300 million) has confirmed this. However, the formal accusation process has not yet been initiated, and it is expected that the U.S. Department of Commerce will soon issue a preliminary notice to TSMC, providing an opportunity for defense.
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