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TSMC explores rare-earth alternatives to mitigate China’s export controlsAI illustration
StableGeopoliticsReported 2026-10-22 17:29

TSMC explores rare-earth alternatives to mitigate China’s export controls

TSMC is investigating rare-earth-free motors for factory automation to reduce dependency on China’s export controls, which have affected rare-earth materials and processing technology.

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Why it matters. TSMC’s efforts to find alternatives could impact the global semiconductor industry’s supply chains and resilience against geopolitical disruptions.

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Who and what it touches

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Evidence

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