By James Scott/ DEC 7, 2022
According to CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company intends to buy chips from Arizona-based TSMC factories.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips
Cook was present when TSMC announced its investment in Arizona; US President Joe Biden was also present. And now these chips can proudly bear the Made in America stamp, thanks to the labor of so many, said Cook. This is a very important time in history.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips
It only just got started today. Today, we're fusing the know-how of TSMC with the unmatched inventiveness of American workers.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips
By sowing our seed in the Arizona desert, we are making an investment in a more promising future. And we at Apple are honored to support its development.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips
All of the chips used in Apple's iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products are produced by TSMC. Currently, Taiwan is the country where most chips are made.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips
Even so, TSMC is constructing two factories in Arizona as Apple tries to move more production here. The first plant will open in 2024 and the second in 2026, according to TSMC's $40 billion budget.
Arizona-Made TSMC Chips