Nvidia Invests $150B Annually in Taiwan, Defying Trump's US AI Hub Push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a $150 billion annual investment in Taiwan to maintain the island as the epicenter of AI manufacturing. The funds will establish a new Taiwan headquarters operational by 2030, with construction starting this year. Huang emphasized Taiwan's role in chip production, packaging, and AI supercomputer creation, citing strong local partnerships. Nvidia, the world's most valuable company at a $5 trillion market cap, expects this investment to increase its valuation further. The announcement contrasts with Donald Trump's efforts to make the US an AI hub, though Nvidia did not comment on the tension. Last April, Nvidia began producing AI chips on US soil, seemingly to appease Trump's domestic manufacturing push.
Key facts
- Nvidia will invest $150 billion annually in Taiwan.
- The investment will fund a new Taiwan headquarters for Nvidia.
- The headquarters is expected to be operational by 2030.
- Construction will break ground this year.
- Nvidia is the world's most valuable company with a $5 trillion market cap.
- Jensen Huang stated the investment will make Nvidia worth even more in three to five years.
- Nvidia began producing AI chips on US soil in April 2025.
- The investment contrasts with Trump's plan to make the US an AI hub.
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- Nvidia
- Ars Technica
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Locations
- Taiwan
- United States