Nvidia Inks $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal with TSMC and Foxconn to Bolster U.S. Manufacturing
Tech Giant Plans Massive Investment to Build Supercomputer Plants in Texas, Aiming to Reshape AI Landscape Houston, Texas – Nvidia Corporation, the global leader in AI and graphics processing technology, has announced a groundbreaking $500 billion deal to produce AI infrastructure in the United States, partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Tech Giant Plans Massive Investment to Build Supercomputer Plants in Texas, Aiming to Reshape AI Landscape
Houston, Texas – Nvidia Corporation, the global leader in AI and graphics processing technology, has announced a groundbreaking $500 billion deal to produce AI infrastructure in the United States, partnering with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Foxconn. The ambitious four-year plan, unveiled today, includes the construction of supercomputer manufacturing facilities in Texas, signaling a major push to bring high-end chip production back to American soil.
The deal marks a pivotal moment for Nvidia, which has dominated the AI chip market but faced scrutiny over its reliance on overseas manufacturing. Under the agreement, Foxconn will establish a plant in Houston, while Wistron, another key partner, will set up operations in Dallas. Production is expected to begin within 12 to 15 months, with the facilities focused on creating advanced AI infrastructure, including Nvidia’s cutting-edge Blackwell Ultra chips, designed to meet surging demand for high-performance computing.“This is a transformative step for Nvidia and the U.S. economy,” said CEO Jensen Huang at a press conference in Houston. “By partnering with TSMC and Foxconn, we’re not just building chips—we’re building the future of AI right here in America.”
“Nvidia just said it will produce supercomputers ENTIRELY built in the U.S.”
— America (@america) April 14, 2025
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The initiative comes amid growing policy support for domestic manufacturing, spurred by recent incentives to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains. Analysts say the move could create thousands of high-tech jobs in Texas and strengthen U.S. leadership in AI innovation. However, some critics warn that the scale of investment carries risks, given global economic uncertainties and potential supply chain challenges.
The announcement has already sent ripples through Wall Street, with Nvidia’s stock climbing 4% in early trading. Industry experts view the deal as a bold bet on AI’s long-term growth, positioning Nvidia to solidify its dominance in a market projected to reach trillions in value over the next decade.
“We’re seeing a seismic shift in how tech giants approach manufacturing,” said Sarah Lin, a semiconductor analyst at TechTrend Insights. “Nvidia’s commitment could redefine the AI ecosystem and put the U.S. at the forefront.”
NEWS: For the first time, NVIDIA’s AI supercomputers will be built entirely in the U.S. — working with leading manufacturing partners to design and build factories.
— NVIDIA Newsroom (@nvidianewsroom) April 14, 2025
Production has also started for NVIDIA Blackwell chips at TSMC’s chip plants in Arizona.https://t.co/ai9f6BMesH
The Texas facilities are expected to produce up to half a trillion dollars’ worth of AI infrastructure over the next four years, aligning with Nvidia’s broader strategy to integrate hardware, software, and services across the AI stack. Posts on X reflect excitement among investors and tech enthusiasts, though some express skepticism about the timeline and costs, noting the complexity of scaling domestic chip production.
As Nvidia doubles down on U.S.-based innovation, the deal underscores a new era of tech sovereignty, with implications for global trade, AI advancement, and economic growth. For now, all eyes are on Texas, where the future of artificial intelligence is taking shape.