Will Taiwan reject the US proposal for a 50-50 chip split?

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Taiwan Rejects US Proposal for 50-50 Chip Production Split

Taiwan's top tariff negotiator has stated that the island will not agree to a deal with the United States that mandates half of all semiconductor production be located within Taiwan. This clarification follows a suggestion by US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for a 50-50 split in chip manufacturing. Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun confirmed that such a proposal was not discussed during the recent talks and that Taiwan would not accept such terms.
No Commitment to 50-50 Chip Production Split Made

Taiwan's negotiating team has explicitly stated that no commitment was made regarding a 50-50 split in chip production with the United States. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, leading the tariff negotiations, informed reporters upon her return that this specific 50-50 idea, as proposed by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was not part of the discussions. She assured that the issue was not debated during this round of talks and that Taiwan would not consent to such conditions.
TSMC Continues Investment in US While Maintaining Taiwan Production

While Taiwan is home to the world's largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, the company is proceeding with significant investments in chip factories within the United States. Specifically, TSMC is investing US$165 billion in building facilities in Arizona. However, despite these substantial US-based investments, the majority of TSMC's overall production capacity will continue to be based in Taiwan.
Ongoing Tariff Talks Aim for Favourable Trade Terms

Taiwan has expressed its hope for a more favourable tariff rate from the United States following recent discussions that have achieved "certain progress." Premier Cho Jung-tai indicated that detailed and substantive consultations on tariff issues are currently underway between Taiwan and the US. Vice Premier Cheng also described the discussions as "detailed" and noted that they had yielded positive outcomes.

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