Nvidia announced on Monday that it will start manufacturing its artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers in the United States for the first time. The tech giant has secured over a million square feet of space for production and testing of its specialized Blackwell chips in Arizona and AI supercomputers in Texas. This move is part of a broader investment plan aimed at creating up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure over the next four years.
Nvidia’s founder, Jensen Huang, said in a statement, “The engines of the world’s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for the first time. Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain, and boosts our resiliency.”
The announcement comes amid changes in U.S. trade policy, particularly regarding tariffs on electronics. While tariff exemptions on items like smartphones and laptops have temporarily eased the impact on imports, U.S. officials have hinted at new tariffs specific to the semiconductor industry in the near future.
Nvidia has already begun production of its Blackwell chips at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s plant in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, it is building supercomputer manufacturing facilities in Texas, with Foxconn in Houston and Wistron in Dallas. These AI supercomputers are intended to power AI factories—data centers specifically designed for processing artificial intelligence.
The company emphasized that its U.S. manufacturing initiative will create “hundreds of thousands of jobs” and stimulate economic growth in the long term. Nvidia also plans to collaborate with Taiwan-based companies SPIL and Amkor for packaging and testing operations in Arizona. Full-scale production at both sites is expected to ramp up over the next 12-15 months.
The White House has praised Nvidia’s decision, describing it as a result of President Trump’s push for U.S.-based chip manufacturing. The administration views this as part of a broader trend of American manufacturing growth, particularly in the tech sector.
Earlier this year, President Trump announced a joint venture involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank to invest up to $500 billion in infrastructure for AI development in Texas. This partnership, called Stargate, will focus on building data centers and power generation capabilities to support the evolving AI industry.