World’s largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, has indicated that rising inflation may lead to price increases for its semiconductor products. The company also addressed geopolitical concerns regarding its global expansion and the importance of Taiwan in the tech supply chain.
Why it matters
As a critical supplier for companies like Nvidia and Apple, any price changes at TSMC could impact the cost of global AI infrastructure and consumer electronics.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Suranjana Tewari Asia Business Correspondent, Hsinchu, Taiwan BBC The BBC talks to TSMC in a rare interview at the company s headquarters in Taiwan The world s largest chipmaker has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up the cost of doing business, and did not rule out price rises.
The article presents the company's perspective alongside the broader geopolitical context in a balanced, objective manner.
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