Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the tech giant will soon start using semiconductor chips manufactured in the United States, the first time in almost 10 years.
Cook made the announcement while speaking at the site of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plant under construction in Phoenix, Arizona. TSMC is the largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry in the world. The event was attended by President Joe Biden and top executives from chip-manufacturing firms.
The Apple CEO also stated that the company will expand its relationship with TSMC when the factory becomes operational in 2024, after which most of the Apple silicon chips will be manufactured at the Phoenix plant….