Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is moving faster on plans to build advanced chip plants in Germany and Japan, according to people familiar with the matter. The expanded push comes as Washington tightens export controls on sophisticated semiconductors bound for China, adding more pressure to the global chip supply chain.

The new facilities would deepen TSMC’s manufacturing footprint outside Taiwan and strengthen supply for major customers in Asia and Europe. Industry observers say the shift reflects both commercial demand and rising geopolitical risk in the semiconductor sector, where access to cutting-edge production has become a strategic priority for governments and companies alike.

The company’s overseas expansion also highlights how US restrictions on advanced technology exports are reshaping investment decisions across the industry. As controls on China grow stricter, chipmakers and their suppliers are reassessing where to build future capacity and how to balance market access with compliance.

TSMC has not publicly detailed a final timeline for the projects, and the plans remain subject to change. Still, the reported acceleration suggests the world’s largest contract chipmaker is preparing for a longer period of supply-chain realignment driven by trade limits, security concerns and high demand for advanced chips.