# Apple is looking beyond its long-time partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · Free Press Journal*

## Key points

- Apple is in early discussions with Intel and Samsung to manufacture chips in the US.
- Apple executives have visited Samsung’s upcoming semiconductor facility in Texas for potential collaboration.
- Apple intends to supplement, not replace, TSMC as its primary chip manufacturing partner.
- Intel's foundry business and Samsung's advanced nodes pose challenges for Apple's domestic manufacturing ambitions.

**Companies:** Apple, Intel, Samsung Electronics
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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