The American manufacturing sector has faced decades of decline. Factories closed. Jobs disappeared. Communities hollowed out across the heartland.

I’ve seen it firsthand in towns across America – empty buildings where proud American workers once produced world-class products. For years, politicians talked about reversing this trend. They promised to rebuild American industry. They pledged to restore America’s technological edge.

But talk is cheap. Actions matter. Results count.

President Donald Trump just announced a historic $100 billion investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) that will create up to 25,000 American jobs. The investment includes construction of five semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Arizona, positioning America at the forefront of advanced chip production.

America’s Semiconductor Revolution

During a White House press conference, Trump stood alongside TSMC Chief Executive C.C. Wei to share the landmark announcement. The President praised Wei as a “legend” in the semiconductor industry.

“The most powerful AI chips in the world will be made right here in America,” Trump declared. “And it’ll be a big percentage of the chips made by his company.”

“You’re probably talking about 20-25,000 jobs, but it’ll get bigger and bigger with time. Knowing this gentleman, it’ll get bigger and bigger. There’ll be no stopping him,” Trump added with a laugh, referring to Wei.

This investment addresses a critical national vulnerability. America has grown dangerously dependent on foreign nations for essential technology components. The semiconductor shortage during the pandemic revealed the risks of outsourcing critical manufacturing.

And let’s be honest – isn’t it about time we stopped relying on other countries for the technology that powers our economy and military? Why did previous administrations allow us to become so vulnerable?

WATCH: TSMC CEO C.C. Wei speaks at the White House after announcing a $100B investment of chip production in the United States:

"It's going to create thousands of high paying jobs." pic.twitter.com/jsdvnGKhZf

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 3, 2025

Tariffs Working As Designed

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighted how Trump’s tariff policy helped secure this massive investment. The approach is working exactly as intended.

“President Trump has made it a fundamental objective to bring semiconductor chip manufacturing back home to America,” Lutnick explained. “TSMC can come to the United States because they can avoid paying tariffs.”

This represents a fundamental shift in American trade policy. Rather than allowing unrestricted imports that undercut domestic manufacturers, Trump’s approach incentivizes companies to build in America.

So much for the liberal economists who claimed tariffs would hurt American consumers! They’re proving to be the exact tool we needed to rebuild our industrial base.

The strategy is simple but effective.

“Come to America. Build greatness in America. Build for the American customers,” Lutnick added.

Commerce Secretary @howardlutnick: "@POTUS has made it a fundamental objective to bring semiconductor chip manufacturing back home to America… you're seeing the power of Donald Trump's presidency because TSMC… is coming to America with a $100 billion investment." pic.twitter.com/XlELKD52yO

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 3, 2025

Building an American Technology Powerhouse

The TSMC deal is not an isolated victory. It’s part of a broader economic renaissance under Trump’s leadership.

Just last month, Apple announced plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. In January, Trump secured another $500 billion investment from tech leaders Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI for American AI infrastructure.

Combined, these three deals alone represent over $1.1 trillion in new investment and tens of thousands of high-paying American jobs.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei confirmed the positive impact.

“It’s going to create thousands of high-paying jobs,” Wei said.

These aren’t just any jobs. They’re advanced manufacturing positions that strengthen America’s middle class. They’re the kind of jobs that allow families to thrive, communities to prosper, and America to lead.

It reminds us that American ingenuity and self-reliance have always been our greatest strengths. When we create the right conditions, there’s nothing Americans can’t build.

By bringing semiconductor production back to American soil, Trump is addressing both economic and national security concerns. Critical technology components will no longer be subject to foreign control or vulnerable supply chains.

The American manufacturing comeback is no longer just a campaign promise. It’s happening now, factory by factory, job by job, as America reclaims its position as the world’s technological and manufacturing powerhouse. This is what putting America First looks like in action.

Key Takeaways:

• President Trump’s strategic tariff policy has secured a massive $100 billion investment from TSMC to build five semiconductor facilities on American soil.
• This historic deal will create 20,000-25,000 high-paying American jobs, revitalizing manufacturing communities and strengthening our middle class.
• America is regaining technological independence in critical sectors, reducing our dangerous reliance on foreign nations for essential components.
• The TSMC investment, combined with recent $500B commitments from Apple and the Stargate AI initiative, demonstrates Trump’s America First economic strategy is working.

Sources: Breitbart News