US Pulls TSMC’s Waiver for China Shipments of Chip Supplies

The U.S. government has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) waiver to freely ship essential equipment and supplies to its manufacturing facility in China. This move could potentially limit the production capabilities of TSMC's older-generation chip facility in China. The decision by the U.S. is part of its broader efforts to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technology and protect U.S. national security interests. The revocation of the waiver means TSMC will now need to seek approval from the U.S. government before shipping any critical equipment or materials to its Chinese plant. This development is seen as a significant blow to TSMC's operations in China, which is a crucial market for the company. The move is also likely to have broader implications for the global semiconductor supply chain, as TSMC is a key supplier to many leading technology companies around the world.