Texas Instruments Launches $60 Billion U.S. Semiconductor Expansion
Washington, D.C. — Texas Instruments has pledged to invest more than $60 billion in expanding semiconductor manufacturing across the United States, in what it calls the largest investment in foundational chip production in U.S. history.
The Dallas-based company confirmed that the funding will go toward building or expanding seven fabrication plants across sites in Texas and Utah. While the company did not disclose a specific timeline, it estimates the plan will create 60,000 jobs in direct and indirect employment.
“This investment strengthens America’s semiconductor future,” the company said in a statement, highlighting its intention to meet growing demand for foundational chips used in vehicles, smartphones, industrial systems, and consumer electronics.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on American technology companies to move manufacturing back home. In response, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday, “Our partnership with Texas Instruments will support domestic chip manufacturing for decades.”
Trump has made clear he intends to overhaul industrial policy. He has repeatedly threatened to revoke the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act a cornerstone piece of legislation introduced during President Joe Biden’s administration unless firms prove they are shifting supply chains back to the U.S.
Texas Instruments’ announcement follows a series of similar commitments by major players in the chip sector. Last week, Micron revised its domestic investment plans, pledging up to $200 billion in long-term U.S. development.
Notably, a portion of TI’s $60 billion commitment includes previously announced funds. In December 2024, the Biden administration approved a $1.6 billion subsidy for the company after TI disclosed plans to spend $18 billion on three new fabrication sites.
Though it is not focused on high-performance artificial intelligence chips like Nvidia, Texas Instruments plays a key role in global electronics production. Its foundational chips are essential for a wide range of industries, including automotive and aerospace. The company counts Apple, SpaceX, and Ford among its major clients.
The U.S. chip market remains highly competitive. Chinese firms have increased their presence in the lower-end chip space, raising concerns among U.S. officials about supply chain vulnerabilities and national security.
Texas Instruments operates 15 production facilities worldwide. This new wave of investment signals a stronger domestic footprint amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic nationalism.
President Trump has also floated the possibility of new tariffs on imported chips, further pressuring firms to localize operations. With federal backing and political scrutiny intensifying, Texas Instruments’ move may mark a turning point in America’s race to reclaim semiconductor dominance.
