Texas Instruments (TI) has pledged to invest $60 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, calling it the “largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. history.” The Dallas-based company said it plans to build or expand seven chip-making facilities across three sites in Texas and Utah, creating an estimated 60,000 jobs.
The announcement comes amid growing political and economic pressure to strengthen domestic chip production, a sector considered vital for national security and economic resilience. TI’s investment follows similar moves from competitors such as Micron, which recently boosted its planned U.S. spending to $200 billion.
“This investment marks a transformative moment for U.S. manufacturing,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, adding that the partnership with TI will support chip production for decades. Lutnick credited former President Donald Trump with prioritizing domestic semiconductor manufacturing, although TI’s move also builds on policies from the Biden administration, including the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act.
TI’s $60 billion pledge includes funds already allocated for previously announced projects, such as the $18 billion plan to build three new fabs that helped it secure a $1.6 billion federal subsidy in December. Nonetheless, the scale of the combined investment is significant, signaling TI’s intent to remain competitive in the global semiconductor market.
Unlike high-performance AI chipmakers like Nvidia, TI focuses on “foundational” semiconductors used in a broad range of everyday products—from smartphones and vehicles to industrial equipment. Customers include major players like Apple, SpaceX, and Ford.
The company faces increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers producing similar lower-end chips, further incentivizing its expansion at home.
Political analysts suggest the timing of the announcement may also be aimed at appeasing the Trump administration, which has threatened to dismantle existing semiconductor support programs and impose tariffs on chip imports.
With 15 manufacturing sites worldwide, TI’s decision to deepen its U.S. footprint reflects a broader industry trend of reshoring chip production amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. As the semiconductor arms race intensifies, Texas Instruments’ bold bet places it at the center of America’s high-tech resurgence.
