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AMD CEO Lisa Su Says TSMC Chips Made in the US Cost up to 20% More – but They're Worth It
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, JUL 23 – AMD CEO Lisa Su says chips from TSMC's Arizona plant cost 5% to 20% more due to labor and import expenses but improve supply chain resilience amid geopolitical tensions.
- AMD CEO Lisa Su said at a July 24, 2025 AI event in Washington that TSMC chips made in the US cost 5 to 20 percent more than those made in Taiwan.
- She explained that higher US costs reflect pricier labor, construction, and a less mature supporting ecosystem, while emphasizing supply chain resiliency.
- TSMC’s Arizona fab yield rates now match Taiwan plants, and AMD expects its first US-made chips by year-end amid a growing AI chip demand.
- A study found processing wafers in Arizona costs about 10% more, and US employee expenses run 200% higher than in Taiwan, supporting Su’s claims.
- Su stated the extra expense is worthwhile for supply diversification to reduce disruption risks, as export restrictions have cost US chipmakers billions.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su says TSMC chips made in the US cost up to 20% more – but they're worth it
Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg Television after her appearance at an AI event in Washington, Su highlighted the increased price of US-made TSMC chips compared to those from its Taiwan factories.Read Entire Article
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