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SIA Applauds GlobalFoundries Expansion Under U.S.-Japan Initiative

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14 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

GlobalFoundries will operate two new semiconductor fabs in Malta, NY, jointly owned by the U.S. and Japan, under the U.S.-Japan Strategic Investment Initiative with up to $21 billion invested to expand chip manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

GlobalFoundries' new U.S.-Japan-backed fabs open a major route to scale chip production in America. If you supply equipment or services to fabs, this deal signals an urgent pipeline to target in New York.

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