TSMC denies that she talks to Intel about the chips industry project

Taiwan semiconductor manufacturer He denied reports that the semiconductor giant was in active discussions with Intel Regarding a joint qraqat project.

“TSMC is not involved in any discussion with other companies regarding any joint venture, technology or technology license,” said in inviting the company’s profits in the first quarter on Wednesday, with the distribution of rumors about cooperation with Intel.

It was said that Intel and TSMC are looking forward to JV formation recently this month. On April 3, the information reported that the two companies discussed an initial agreement to form a link to operate Intel chips with TSMC 21 % stake.

Intel was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC on WeI’s comments on Thursday. The company previously said it was not commenting on the rumors, when CNBC was asked about the reported discussions.

Once dominant chips maker in the United StatesIntel has faced many challenges in recent years, and has lost a ground like players like Nafidiaand AMDand Qualcomm and apple. Last year, Intel suffered The worst performance ever as a public companyWith falling arrows 61 % of their value.

TSMC’s rejection of a tie talks with Intel comes as President Donald Trump is pressing to address global trade imbalances and re -manufacturing in the United States through definitions. The Ministry of Commerce recently The investigation of semiconductor imports began A step that can lead to a new tariff for making chips.

TSMC reported a profit victory For the first quarter, thanks to the increase in the high demand for artificial intelligence chips. However, the company is inconsistent with the possible opposite winds of the Trump tariff – which targets Taiwan – and More strict export controls On TSMC NVIDIA and AMD customers.

– Dylan Pots of CNBC contributed to this report