The U.S. government is vigorously championing the expansion of domestic chip - manufacturing capabilities. Both Intel and TSMC have positioned their most cutting - edge process production facilities in Arizona. Intel has scheduled its Intel 18A (1.8nm) process to commence deliveries from its newly - built Arizona plant before the close of 2025. This move will establish the plant as Intel's most advanced semiconductor process fabrication facility in the area. In the meantime, TSMC is also ramping up construction efforts in Arizona. Its third fab is projected to initiate mass production as early as 2027, employing 2nm and A16 processes.