An explosion occurred at the construction site of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's Phoenix campus, but the facility was not damaged. The truck driver involved was hospitalized and is a contractor, with no TSMC employees or construction workers injured. TSMC, a major global chip producer, recently received a substantial grant from the Biden administration to establish advanced chip manufacturing in the U.S. The company's expansion to Arizona has faced delays due to safety concerns and objections from local unions. Despite these challenges, TSMC's facility in Arizona is projected to create thousands of jobs. Arizona has seen significant investment in semiconductor manufacturing, with over $100 billion in new investments announced since the introduction of the CHIPS Act. Additionally, Taiwanese companies have shown interest in establishing operations in the U.S. alongside TSMC, but progress has been slow.