TSMC would likely never let itself be bought by a Western company. It's too vital to Taiwan's (and China's interest). The best that can be hoped is its ethical

TSMC would likely never let itself be bought by a Western company. It's too vital to Taiwan's (and China's interest). The best that can be hoped is its ethical engagement with US chip players in decline. But surely it wouldn't be impossible, with enough capital and initiative, to start a US-side TSMC clone on US soil? Just like the Valley successes of the 70s and 80s prompted savvy Taiwanese investors to found TSMC. We might need to start copying back some of their playbook to chart our own course to success, as they did with ours, then exceeded it with their out strategy and ingenuity, currently.