After Trump's push, Texas Instruments plans $60 billion US investment

 

 

Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled a massive $60 billion investment plan to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the United States, becoming the latest chipmaker to respond to mounting political and economic pressure to restore the domestic chip supply chain. The announcement follows a renewed push by former President Donald Trump to prioritize U.S. tech independence, especially in critical sectors like semiconductors.

The investment will support construction of new chip fabrication facilities, part of Texas Instruments' long-term vision to reduce dependence on overseas manufacturing and boost production resilience. The company had earlier committed $18 billion under the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. chip production.

 

In December 2024, the Biden administration approved a $1.61 billion federal subsidy to Texas Instruments, aimed at accelerating the construction of three advanced chip fabs. These facilities are expected to come online in phases and significantly enhance the nation’s ability to produce analog and embedded semiconductors, essential for industries ranging from automotive and defense to consumer electronics.

Texas Instruments' move aligns with a broader trend of reshoring chip production, as geopolitical tensions, global supply chain disruptions, and the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the risks of over-reliance on foreign semiconductor hubs such as Taiwan and China.

With TI joining other major players like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung in expanding U.S. operations, America’s semiconductor ecosystem is entering a transformative phase. The investment is also expected to generate thousands of high-skilled jobs, strengthen national security, and solidify U.S. leadership in semiconductor innovation.

This landmark decision by Texas Instruments not only reflects the evolving industrial policy under CHIPS Act incentives but also demonstrates the impact of Trump’s renewed advocacy for domestic technology development on corporate strategies.