Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) seems to be confident in its future in the U.S. The chipmaker said on Tuesday its key processor chips would soon be made at TSMC’s new production site in Arizona, marking the first time that its products will be manufactured in the United States, according to Reuters.
It might seem that these plans were in motion a long time before President Donald Trump’s tariffs went into effect, yet it could be seen as the start of a major shift in the manufacturing sector. With companies wanting to begin manufacturing on U.S. shores, which is what Trump wants.
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“Our new fifth-generation EPYC is doing very well, so we’re ready to start production,” AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su told reporters in Taipei, referring to its central processing unit (CPU) for data centers.
In addition to AMD, both Apple and Nvidia have reportedly said that some of their chips are being produced at TSMC’s Arizona plant.
“We want to have a very resilient supply chain, so Taiwan continues to be a very important part of that supply chain, but the United States is also going to be important and we’re expanding our work there, including our work with TSMC and other key supply chain partners,” Su said.
What is Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a leading American semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance computing and graphics products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, AMD develops key technologies used in personal computers, gaming consoles, servers, and data centers.
AMD is best known for its Ryzen processors, which offer strong performance for consumer desktops and laptops, and EPYC CPUs, which power enterprise servers and cloud computing platforms. The company also produces Radeon graphics cards, used for gaming and professional visual applications, competing directly with NVIDIA.
In recent years, AMD has gained market share from rivals like Intel, thanks to its innovative Zen architecture, which significantly improved CPU performance and energy efficiency. AMD also creates semi-custom chips for popular gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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To expand its reach in AI and data centers, AMD acquired Xilinx in 2022, a leader in adaptive computing. The company continues to grow in emerging markets like artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud infrastructure.
Overall, AMD plays a critical role in powering modern computing, offering competitive and efficient solutions for consumers, gamers, and enterprises around the world.