Taiwan Rejects US Demand to Relocate 40% Chip Manufacturing Capacity

• Taiwan deems it "impossible" to move 40% of its semiconductor capacity to the U.S., pushing back against American officials' calls.
• Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun stated Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem, built over decades, cannot be relocated.
• Taiwan's overall chip manufacturing capacity will continue to grow domestically, with international expansion based on this premise.
• U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick previously aimed for 40% market share in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., citing geopolitical concerns.
• Taiwan is willing to share expertise in building industry clusters but will not relocate its science parks.