FILE PHOTO: The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is displayed at its fabrication plant in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Taiwan reached a trade deal on Thursday under which Taiwanese companies will invest $250 billion to boost production of semiconductors, energy and artificial intelligence in the United States.
The agreement includes $100 billion already committed by semiconductor giant TSMC in 2025, with more to come, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
