Texas Instruments (TI) has pledged an investment exceeding $60 billion in US-based semiconductor manufacturing, marking what the company calls the “largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in US history.” The announcement, made by the Dallas-headquartered chipmaker, includes plans to build or expand seven chip fabrication facilities across three sites located in Texas and Utah. While a specific timeline for this ambitious expansion was not disclosed, the company stated the project could generate up to 60,000 jobs.
The move comes amid growing national pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration to strengthen domestic manufacturing, particularly in the strategically critical semiconductor sector. The US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, commented on the announcement, saying, “President Trump has made it a priority to increase semiconductor manufacturing in America. Our partnership with TI will support US chip manufacturing for decades to come.”
A Strategic Response to Political Pressure
This announcement follows a series of similar investment declarations from major players in the chip industry, including Micron’s recent statement of raising its US investment to $200 billion. Some industry analysts suggest that such large-scale investment commitments are, at least in part, motivated by political considerations. President Trump has been vocal about the need for tech giants to bolster American production capabilities and has even threatened to roll back the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act, legislation introduced during the Biden administration to subsidize domestic chip production.
In December, Texas Instruments had already secured a $1.6 billion subsidy from the Biden administration following its earlier commitment to invest at least $18 billion for three new facilities. Now, with this expanded $60 billion pledge, the company appears to be aligning itself with Trump’s policy direction, potentially in an effort to avoid future tariffs on imported chips and retain government support.
Focus on Foundational Chips as Global Competition Intensifies
Unlike firms focused on artificial intelligence chips, such as Nvidia, Texas Instruments specializes in foundational semiconductors—essential components found in everyday electronics such as smartphones, automobiles, and industrial equipment. The company currently operates 15 manufacturing sites globally, including key facilities in both the US and Asia. Among TI’s major clients are Apple, SpaceX, and Ford, highlighting the broad utility and demand for its chip products.
However, the company is facing mounting competition from Chinese manufacturers in the foundational chip market. The massive investment aims to reinforce its manufacturing capabilities and safeguard its position in a market that is becoming increasingly geopolitically sensitive and economically critical.
This latest announcement by TI underscores the broader movement within the semiconductor industry toward reshoring production to the United States, driven by both economic incentives and national security concerns. As global chip supply chains remain under scrutiny, TI’s commitment stands as a landmark moment in the ongoing effort to reassert US leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.
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