In a historic move for the US tech sector, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a massive investment of over $60 billion to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This investment, set to roll out across seven fabrication plants in Texas and Utah, marks the largest such commitment in foundational chipmaking on American soil. The company expects the expansion to generate over 60,000 jobs and strengthen the country’s ability to produce critical components used in smartphones, vehicles, servers, and artificial intelligence systems.
TI's move aligns with the Trump administration’s push to bring technology manufacturing back to the United States. In coordination with federal officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, TI will play a key role in reshaping America’s chip supply chain, helping reduce dependence on Asia. The fabs are expected to deliver chips that support partners like Apple, Nvidia, and Ford, potentially transforming the nation’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The investment underscores a wider trend of US-based tech and auto companies ramping up domestic production. Earlier this year, Apple committed $500 billion to expand its US operations, while General Motors pledged $4 billion. These announcements come amid a wave of protectionist policies from President Trump, including widespread tariffs and a hardline stance on foreign manufacturing. The administration has also signaled intentions to dominate the global race in artificial intelligence.
Despite past expansion efforts by companies like TSMC and Apple under previous administrations, the scale and speed of recent moves signal a renewed urgency to reclaim America’s leadership in the semiconductor industry. With global competition heating up, especially from China’s DeepSeek AI efforts, US corporations are under pressure to innovate and manufacture locally. Texas Instruments’ bold $60 billion step could be a defining moment in that race.
