Samsung to invest $12 billion expanding U.S. chip capacity
Samsung Electronics unveiled a $12 billion plan to expand advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, reinforcing its global foundry footprint.
Samsung Electronics unveiled a $12 billion plan to expand advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, reinforcing its global foundry footprint.
Samsung Electronics said it will invest approximately $12 billion to expand its advanced chip manufacturing footprint in the United States. The move strengthens Samsung's position in the global semiconductor supply chain amid intensifying competition with TSMC and Intel.
Executives framed the investment as part of a multi-year strategy to localize leading-edge capacity closer to major customers in AI, automotive and high-performance computing.
Analysts note the plan could create thousands of high-skilled jobs and deepen Korea–U.S. industrial cooperation in strategic technologies.
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