The Taiwanese government, led by Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin, announced a plan on October 15, 2026, to construct industrial parks in the United States. The initiative aims to support smaller suppliers in the semiconductor supply chain that lack the resources to expand overseas independently.
The first project is a complex in Texas with an estimated value of up to $4 billion. Taiwan has already secured the land for this site. Future industrial parks are also in the planning stages, with individual costs projected to range between $2 billion and $4 billion per site.
This initiative is part of a broader US-Taiwan trade agreement, under which Taiwan has pledged up to $250 billion in credit guarantees to support semiconductor investments. The program is designed to lower entry costs for smaller firms by providing shared infrastructure and government backing.
Taiwanese manufacturers already have a presence in Texas, as evidenced by Wistron, which opened a $700 million plant in July 2026 to produce Nvidia AI systems. The success of the new industrial parks will depend on sustained demand for AI hardware and the ability of suppliers to manage US operating costs.
