Apple chipmaker TSMC struggles to please both U.S. and Chinese officials
Apple chipmaker TSMC is finding it harder to maintain neutrality as tensions between China and the U.S. continue to grow.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) manufactures the processors in Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple has been its lead customer since 2014 when it began manufacturing the A8 chip in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
However, TSMC’s relationship with U.S.-based companies has strained in recent years. In October, the U.S. Department of Commerce began an investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC.
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