In a bold move signaling the growing importance of domestic chip production, Nvidia has announced plans to invest up to $500 billion over the next four years to manufacture artificial intelligence (AI) chips within the United States. The announcement, made on April 15, marks one of the most significant technology investments in recent U.S. history and highlights the nation’s strategic push to lead in AI hardware development.
Meanwhile, in a separate major development, former President Donald Trump revealed in March that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is preparing to pour $100 billion into expanding its chip manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. The move by TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, further solidifies America’s position as a future hub for advanced semiconductor production.
Both investments underscore a shifting global focus toward building resilient supply chains and reducing reliance on overseas production — particularly for technologies seen as critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
