US and Taiwan Team Up to Boost Chip Skills

The US is in talks with Taiwan to get help in training American workers to make advanced chips. This is part of a bigger trade agreement. Taiwan's top chip maker, TSMC, might send money and experts to the US to set up more factories and teach locals the skills needed. The US wants Taiwan to invest more in American manufacturing. In return, Taiwan is asking for lower tariffs on its exports to the US. Taiwan's leader said they have a unique way of setting up tech parks that could be useful in the US. TSMC, the big chip company, just reported a big increase in sales. Their October numbers were up almost 17% from last year. This shows that demand for advanced chips is still strong. But there are some challenges. TSMC is having trouble in Arizona, where they are trying to build new factories. The US wants Taiwan to help fix these issues and make sure the factories run smoothly. This deal could be good for both sides. The US gets more chip-making skills, and Taiwan gets better trade terms. But nothing is final yet. The White House said they won't comment until there's an official announcement.