Overview

• TSMC's Arizona plant, initially set to open in 2024, has delayed production to 2025 due to cultural and labor issues.
• The company relies heavily on Taiwanese employees, with half of its 2,200 workers in Phoenix being transplants.
• American workers are leaving due to demanding work conditions, which are standard in Taiwan but not acceptable in the U.S.
• TSMC's wage offers are insufficient to attract top U.S. talent, who have better opportunities elsewhere.
• Efforts are underway to improve local hiring through partnerships with universities and training programs.