Texas Instruments Commits to $60 Billion U.S. Chip Investment Amid Manufacturing Push
Semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a landmark $60 billion investment in U.S.-based chip production, marking what the company describes as the largest commitment to foundational semiconductor manufacturing in the country’s history.
The Dallas-headquartered firm said the funding will support the construction or expansion of seven manufacturing plants across Texas and Utah. While TI did not disclose a full timeline, the investment is expected to generate approximately 60,000 jobs – including direct, indirect, and temporary construction roles.
This announcement comes as President Donald Trump continues to pressure major tech companies to ramp up domestic production, following his recent threats to revoke the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act, a legislative initiative passed under the Biden administration to boost America’s semiconductor capacity.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hailed the deal as a critical step in reinforcing the nation’s technological independence. “President Trump has made it a priority to increase semiconductor manufacturing in America,” he said. “Our partnership with TI will support U.S. chip manufacturing for decades to come.”
TI’s move follows a trend among chipmakers to increase domestic production in response to both political pressure and growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities. Just last week, Micron raised its own U.S. investment commitment to $200 billion, as more firms seek to reassure Washington of their alignment with the country’s industrial policy goals.
While the $60 billion figure includes funds already allocated for previously announced projects, the scale of TI’s commitment is still considered substantial. Industry analysts note that foundational chips – the kind TI produces – remain critical components in everyday electronics such as automobiles, smartphones, and industrial systems.
TI, which operates 15 fabrication sites globally, counts companies like Apple, Ford, and SpaceX among its major clients. However, it is facing rising competition from Chinese manufacturers, especially in the lower-end chip market.
In late 2023, the Biden administration approved a $1.6 billion subsidy to support TI’s plan to build three new fabs as part of an $18 billion initiative. That support, combined with TI’s latest expansion plans, underscores the strategic role foundational chips play in the U.S. government’s broader effort to regain semiconductor dominance.
With political pressure mounting and global demand for chips surging, TI’s investment signals a new era in American tech manufacturing – one that is increasingly shaped by both economic necessity and geopolitical strategy.
