World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
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Notable Quotes
"We reflect our value."
— Wendell Huang , Executive
"Inflation, yes, did cause [our] costs to increase."
— Wendell Huang , Executive
"I would 'like' to raise prices."
— CC Wei , Executive
"Our conviction in this AI megatrend is very strong."
— Wendell Huang , Executive
"It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand."
— C.C. Wei , Executive
"It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand."
— C.C. Wei , Executive
"We would 'like' to raise prices, citing rising component costs."
— C.C. Wei , Executive
"We reflect our value."
— Wendell Huang , Executive
"I would like to raise prices."
— CC Wei , Executive
"US tariffs do have some impact on the firm, 'but not directly. That's because tariffs are imposed on importers, not exporters – and TSMC is an exporter.'"
— C.C. Wei , Executive
"TSMC has previously stated that its pricing strategy is guided by long-term considerations rather than short-term opportunities."
— Ming , Executive
"We reflect our value."
— Wendell Huang , Executive
"TSMC won’t implement sudden, dramatic price increases. Instead, the company is telegraphing a gradual escalation."
— C.C. Wei , Executive
Key People
C.C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker.
CC Wei is the chairman and chief executive of TSMC.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
Senior executive at TSMC discussing pricing and demand in the chip industry.
Wendell Huang is the chief financial officer of TSMC.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Reports indicate that TSMC plans to raise advanced-node wafer foundry prices for four consecutive years from 2026 through 2029, with the first increase expected to be a single-digit percentage taking effect on January 1, 2026, due to booming demand for artificial intelligence.

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei stated that the company will not be able to fully meet customer demand for AI chips in the foreseeable future, despite global expansion efforts. He committed to maintaining price stability and avoiding opportunistic price hikes to ensure long-term business sustainability.
TSMC plans to increase the price of its advanced nodes by 5-10% in 2026, citing US tariffs as one of the factors for the decision. The hike covers its 5nm/4nm, 3nm, and 2nm processes, with foundry customers already informed of the extra costs.
TSMC's CFO acknowledged rising costs due to inflation and indicated that price increases might be considered, though sudden dramatic hikes are not planned.
TSMC is preparing to raise prices on its most advanced chips due to rising production costs and strong AI demand, with gradual increases anticipated.
TSMC's CFO acknowledged rising costs due to inflation and indicated that price increases might be considered, though sudden dramatic hikes are not planned.
TSMC acknowledged that inflation is increasing its manufacturing costs and did not rule out raising prices. CFO Wendell Huang stated that while the company would avoid sudden dramatic increases, it reflects its value through technology leadership and manufacturing scale.
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei acknowledged that the company won't be able to meet customer demand for AI chips for years and revealed that TSMC would "like" to raise prices for its customers, indicating potential price hikes due to sustained demand.
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