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China has implemented new export controls on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to obtain approval for exporting magnets containing Chinese-origin materials, mirroring US trade practices and strategies in a broader trade war context, as Beijing adopts tools similar to those used by Washington to restrict access to technology and retaliate against US measures.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) $65 billion investment in Arizona to produce 2-nanometer chips in the US by 2028 is a significant move for US tech supply chain security, but it still leaves the US unable to fully produce the most complex chips domestically. TSMC's balancing act involves satisfying customers like Nvidia while maintaining its profitable business model. The complexity of chip packaging means that producing chips for AI purposes will likely still involve plants in Asia. TSMC's commitment to the US was also driven by the needs of AI chip vendors.