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Source: ft.com

Donald Trump's advisers struck a secret pact with Abu Dhabi for the UAE to bankroll $5bn towards TSMC's Arizona chip factory, granting access to its production in exchange. This move aims to protect the US plant's chips from falling into Chinese hands amid escalating tech tensions. It highlights the scramble to onshore semiconductor manufacturing while navigating export rules and geopolitical risks.