Texas Instruments Bets $60 Billion on U.S. Chip Manufacturing in Historic Tech Expansion

Texas Instruments Commits $60 Billion to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

In a monumental move to strengthen the United States' position in the global tech race, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a $60 billion investment to expand semiconductor production across the country.

This massive initiative will lead to the construction and expansion of seven semiconductor fabrication plants—known as fabs—in Texas and Utah, creating over 60,000 new jobs in engineering, operations, and advanced manufacturing.

Why This Investment Matters

The demand for semiconductors—essential components in everything from smartphones and cars to defense systems and AI—has never been higher. As the world becomes increasingly digital, ensuring a resilient and local supply chain has become a national priority.

According to TI, this will be the largest domestic investment in foundational chip manufacturing in U.S. history.

“We’re committed to building a stronger and more self-reliant U.S. semiconductor ecosystem,” said a TI spokesperson.

A Strategic Alliance with Washington

This announcement aligns with the Trump administration’s push for tech sovereignty, urging companies to reshore production and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, particularly from China.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized:

“Our partnership with Texas Instruments will support U.S. chip manufacturing for decades to come.”

President Donald Trump has made revitalizing American industry a core tenet of his economic strategy. Alongside aggressive tariffs on imported goods, the administration has focused on bringing high-tech manufacturing jobs back to American soil.

TI Joins a Growing List of U.S. Manufacturing Pledges

Texas Instruments’ bold commitment is part of a broader trend:

• General Motors pledged $4 billion to expand vehicle production in the U.S.

• Apple announced a $500 billion domestic investment earlier this year.

• Stargate, a joint AI venture by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank, aims to scale American AI infrastructure.

While many of these companies had plans in motion before Trump’s second term, his administration has clearly accelerated and incentivized the pace of these domestic investments.

Is America Ready to Build Complex Tech Domestically?

Despite the ambitious goals, domestic manufacturing still faces hurdles, especially in the tech sector:

• The U.S. currently lacks the skilled labor force needed for complex chip assembly.

• Components and equipment are often imported from Asia.

• Companies like Apple and TSMC have previously highlighted the challenges of relocating full-scale production.

Still, analysts agree that TI’s investment could help develop talent pipelines, attract suppliers, and foster innovation hubs in states like Texas and Utah.

U.S. Tech Leadership: A Matter of National Strategy

Another critical element behind the push is staying ahead of China in fields like artificial intelligence and chip design. The emergence of Chinese startups like DeepSeek, which gained international attention for its cost-effective AI models, has intensified the urgency.

Vice President JD Vance recently stated at the AI Action Summit in Paris:

“The United States is the global leader in AI. And our administration intends to keep it that way.”