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'TSMC Seeks Factory-Equipment Alternatives To Thwart China's Rare Earths Grip, Sources Say' - Reuters Exclusive

Oct 22, 2026 · 04:22 AM ET· updated 1h ago

TSMC seeks equipment with fewer or no rare-earth components, sources sayMove aims to shield chip factories from Chinese export curbsRare-earth magnets power vital fab equipment motorsTaiwan's TSMC is exploring

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TSMC is trying to build chip factories that need fewer rare earth materials. This shows the company is planning ahead to protect itself from supply problems.

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