In this episode, we chat with Elaine Huang from CommonWealth about TSMC's ambitious chip manufacturing hub in Phoenix, Arizona. We explore the project's challenges, from construction delays to labor disputes, and address concerns such as potential water shortages raised by a local alfalfa farmer. Our conversation also touches on TSMC's strategies moving forward amidst the labor controversy. Can planning mitigate the climate change risks? And how quickly does TSMC have to adapt to become a truly international company?
06:25 - Why is TSMC building a fab in the US?
14:15 - An anfalfa farmer's worry over future water shortages
24:00 - The view from Phoenix water authorities
27:14 - How the labor disputes can be resolved
Host: Kwangyin Liu
Guest: Elaine Huang, Senior Writer of CommonWealth Magazine
Producers: Weiru Wang, Ian Huang
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