Advanced Apple Silicon remains tied to Taiwan despite Arizona fab expansion

Syndication February 25, 2026

Advanced Apple Silicon remains tied to Taiwan despite Arizona fab expansion

A walk-through of Apple partners’ chip fabrication lines practically demonstrates how the company’s push to expand semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona and Texas is mainly aimed at reducing geopolitical risk, and less about bringing back large-scale U.S. factory jobs.

Construction workers wearing helmets and safety vests stand in a line facing a partially built factory with large TSMC banners and scaffolding in the background

TSMC workers

A February 25 report outlines how Apple and its suppliers are rebuilding parts of the U.S. chip supply chain, from silicon wafers in Texas to final assembly in Houston. The strategy centers on strengthening supply resilience after pandemic shortages and rising tension around Taiwan.

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has appeared alongside President Donald Trump to spotlight domestic investment. Chip fabrication plants today are highly automated operations powered by robotics and precision machinery.

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