TSMC Boycotts Chinese Chipmaking Tools Ahead of US Bill

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TSMC is set to take Chinese chipmaking equipment out of its supply chain for its most advanced 2 nm chips. The company's move comes ahead of a US bill that blocks Chinese equipment in supply chains for foreign chipmakers that have received US funding or tax subsidies.

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00:00TSMC has reportedly decided to remove Chinese equipment from its future chip production

00:04in light of upcoming U.S. restrictions. Nika Asia says TSMC will look for other suppliers

00:10to fall in line with a U.S. bill called the Chip Equip Act. This says foreign chip companies that

00:16receive U.S. funding and tax credits must not use Chinese chipmaking equipment. TSMC is a recipient

00:23of U.S. grants and is looking to reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers as it prepares

00:28to open more fabs in the U.S. state of Arizona.

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