TSMC Global Expansion Fueled by NT$151 Billion in Subsidies as Arizona Operations Turn Profitable

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) secured NT$151.42 billion (US$4.82 billion) in government subsidies over the past two years. The United States, Japan, Germany, and China provided the funding to support the company's global expansion.

These subsidies facilitate the construction, equipment, and production costs for new factories in Arizona, Kumamoto, Dresden, and Nanjing. TSMC’s financial report indicates the Arizona facility generated a profit of NT$16.14 billion in 2025. Operations in Kumamoto and Dresden reported initial losses as production begins to scale.