Texas Instruments (TI) revealed plans on Wednesday to inject over $60 billion into expanding its semiconductor production within the United States. The investment is part of a broader national push to boost domestic manufacturing, particularly in the technology sector, amid rising global competition.
The company outlined a long-term strategy that includes building and enhancing seven semiconductor fabrication facilities across Texas and Utah. This ambitious expansion is expected to generate more than 60,000 new jobs, ranging from engineering roles to operational and support staff.
TI stated that this move supports national efforts to strengthen the domestic supply chain for critical chips used in smartphones, data centers, automotive electronics, and a wide array of consumer devices. The company emphasized its collaboration with the current administration to ensure that the U.S. maintains leadership in foundational semiconductor technologies.
“This investment represents the largest commitment ever made to American-based semiconductor fabrication,” TI said in a press release. “Our goal is to help the U.S. remain competitive globally while meeting growing demands across multiple industries.”
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick praised the initiative, saying, “Our partnership with Texas Instruments will help secure the future of chip manufacturing on American soil. These are the kinds of investments that will drive innovation and economic growth for decades to come.”
Major Corporations Join the Reshoring Wave
This announcement follows a series of similar commitments from major corporations aiming to localize their production. General Motors, for instance, recently declared a $4 billion plan to scale up manufacturing within the country. Earlier this year, Apple pledged $500 billion to enhance its U.S. operations, while Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI launched a joint venture called Stargate to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure in the States.
Although many of these efforts are being highlighted under the current administration, some of the planning and groundwork for these expansions began during earlier government terms. Companies such as Apple and TSMC had already taken steps to diversify their manufacturing footprint beyond Asia prior to this renewed push for reshoring.
Tariffs and Tech: The New Industrial Strategy
Revitalizing American industry, particularly advanced manufacturing, has been a major policy focus. In the early months of this presidential term, tariffs were introduced targeting a wide range of imported goods. These measures, officials claimed, were designed to correct trade imbalances and encourage companies to relocate their production facilities to the U.S.
One symbolic move in this direction is the upcoming release of a smartphone under the new “Trump Mobile” brand, which is said to be both designed and manufactured in the United States. Still, many experts remain skeptical about the feasibility of large-scale domestic production of complex electronics due to shortages in skilled labor and critical components.
Securing America’s Edge in AI and Innovation
Another central concern for the administration is maintaining the country’s technological edge over global competitors, especially China. The emergence of firms like China’s DeepSeek, which recently impressed markets with cost-efficient AI models, has fueled urgency in strengthening America’s innovation capacity.
Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed this stance: “The United States leads in AI development, and we are committed to preserving that leadership through strategic investments and partnerships.”
With Texas Instruments taking a bold step forward, it’s clear that semiconductor manufacturing is at the heart of the nation’s renewed industrial vision.
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