Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh joined the business community in congratulating TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) for its historic $100 billion additional investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and packaging facilities in Arizona.
TSMC Arizona is expected to create approximately 80,000 jobs over the next five years and position Arizona to produce 20% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors — the critical chips that power modern AI systems.
Hamadeh says this investment will place Arizona at the forefront of the AI and semiconductor revolution. He believes the investment will help establish Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District as the “Silicon Desert.”
With the additional facilities, TSMC’s total U.S. investment will reach $265 billion across 12 leading-edge semiconductor and advanced packaging plants nationwide, according to the White House.
Hamadeh says this major investment aligns with President Trump’s America First manufacturing agenda and will deliver thousands of high-paying jobs to Arizona. Hamadeh believes veterans should be a top priority candidates for these jobs.
“This major investment is further proof that the Trump Administration is laser-focused on restoring American manufacturing dominance and securing U.S. technological leadership in artificial intelligence and advanced semiconductors,” said Congressman Hamadeh. “These targeted investments in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District aren’t just welcome — they’re exactly the kind of bold, America-First moves our district needs. My constituents are ready to work, ready to build, and hungry for the high-paying jobs these projects will deliver right here in the Grand Canyon State.”
“Arizona is America’s Semiconductor HQ, home to the country’s most advanced and fastest‑growing semiconductor ecosystem,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “From leading‑edge fabs to suppliers and next‑gen R&D, Arizona is shaping the future of global innovation. We’re incredibly grateful to Dr. C.C. Wei and the entire TSMC team for their continued commitment to our state, and thankful for the tremendous support from President Trump, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and all our federal, state, and local partners.”
In 2020, TSMC announced plans to invest $12 billion in Congressional District 8, bringing the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing to the United States.
In December 2022, the company raised its total investment to $40 billion.
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