Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires
Nvidia has announced a significant investment of $150 billion annually to establish Taiwan as the epicenter of the AI industry. This move comes as a response to the growing demand for AI infrastructure and aims to solidify Taiwan's role in tech manufacturing. The company's plans may create tension with former President Trump's initiative to boost AI production in the United States.
- ▪Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan the epicenter of the AI revolution.
- ▪The investment will be used to create a new headquarters in Taiwan, expected to be operational by 2030.
- ▪Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the importance of Taiwan for AI chip production and partnerships.
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“Taiwan is booming” Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump’s plan to make US an AI hub backfires Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan an AI “epicenter.” Ashley Belanger – May 27, 2026 3:59 pm | 110 Donald Trump (L) listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a White House event on "Investing in America." Credit: Andrew Harnik / Staff | Getty Images News Donald Trump (L) listens as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during a White House event on "Investing in America." Credit: Andrew Harnik / Staff | Getty Images News Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav In a splashy move that signals that Taiwan remains irreplaceable to the AI industry’s short-term and long-term goals,…
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