TSMC (TSM, Financial) Chairman Mark Liu announced at the shareholders' meeting that the company expects to achieve record revenue and profits this year. He highlighted the robust demand for AI technologies, which significantly benefits TSMC's business. Although tariffs may impact the company, the effects are indirect. The main concern remains the potential for global economic slowdown due to rising prices, which could dampen demand.
Despite these challenges, TSMC maintains a forecast of 24% to 26% revenue growth in USD for the year. Mark Liu also dismissed rumors about building a plant in the Middle East. He assured that overseas operations, like those in the United States, will not lead to technology leaks, as the company's core technologies depend on continuous improvements by research and production engineers.