On November 19, reports from the media indicated that TSMC's financial results for the third quarter revealed a stark contrast for its U.S. subsidiary. The subsidiary reported a mere profit of NT$41 million (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 million) for the quarter, marking a dramatic decrease from the NT$4.232 billion profit recorded in the second quarter. In comparison, TSMC's total operating revenue for the third quarter climbed to NT$500.7 billion, reflecting an 8% increase from the previous quarter. Industry analysts attribute this sharp downturn in the U.S. subsidiary's performance to the fact that, in terms of supply chain efficiency and labor force maturity, U.S. enterprises trail behind the factories TSMC operates in other regions.
