# Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) landmark investment project in Arizona moved forward with better-than-expected operational results.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-12 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- TSMC's Arizona site generated USD 514 million profit in its first full year of mass production.
- Construction of TSMC's second Arizona fab is completed, with mass production set for late 2027.
- TSMC has begun building a third fab in Arizona and plans three more fabs and two assembly plants.
- Visa difficulties for overseas hires and water scarcity remain ongoing challenges for TSMC in Arizona.
- TSMC wants Taiwanese chip equipment and chemical suppliers to invest in Arizona, requiring regulatory changes.

**Companies:** Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
**Countries:** Taiwan, United States

[Read the full story on The Tribune](https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/tsmc-arizona-project-yields-profit-amid-water-and-labour-challenges/)

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