# TSMC says it may build 12 Arizona chip plants in total, but be skeptical

> Apple chipmaker TSMC had already said that it would build a total of eight plants in Arizona, and has now announced an investment boost that could see that number increased to 12.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/tsmc-says-it-may-build-12-arizona-chip-plants-in-total-but-be-skeptical/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a58cbe22ff7fd7fb1bb64a9)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a58cbe22ff7fd7fb1bb64a9

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