SEMICON 2026: Why California and Arizona Want Taiwan’s Chipmakers | Zoom In Zoom Out

At this year’s SEMICON trade show, California and Arizona are competing to attract Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. But uncertainty around chip tariffs and power grid constraints could pose challenges for businesses looking to expand in these two leading US technology hubs. In this Zoom In Zoom Out episode, Isabel Wang speaks with members of delegations from both states to learn what they’re looking for and what they have to offer Taiwan. 0:00 Inside the US Pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 1:33 US students prepare for semiconductor careers 2:40 Can the US support Taiwan’s chip industry? 3:31 How California is removing barriers for businesses 5:58 What could new chip tariffs mean for the industry? 8:05 How US states compete for semiconductor investment 9:17 Arizona delegation on chip ties with Taiwan 11:01 Arizona as the lowest natural disaster state #SEMICONTaiwan #TSMC #Arizona #California ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ Turn on notifications to stay updated! Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/taiwanplus/youtube... Website: https://www.taiwanplus.com/ Download our app: Android: https://bit.ly/3xg4mcz iOS: https://apple.co/3YKkgYh Curious about Taiwan’s culture? Planning a visit? Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram Connect with TaiwanPlus » Like us on Facebook:   / taiwanplusmedia   » Tweet us on Twitter:   / taiwanplusnews   » Follow us on Instagram:   / taiwanplus