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As Taiwan and the US deepen supply chain localization efforts, concrete plans for Taiwan's electrical and electronics industries to establish US industrial parks are rapidly taking shape. Minister of Economic Affairs Ming-Hsin Kung recently revealed in an interview with foreign media that Taiwan plans to collaborate with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) to construct multiple US industrial parks. Texas has been selected as the inaugural location to help Taiwanese AI and semiconductor suppliers build a local manufacturing footprint.

Confirming these developments, TECO Electric and Machinery president Fei-Yuan Kao stated that TEEMA has organized participating enterprises into specialized task forces covering site construction, electromechanical engineering, and supply chain integration. The association is advancing plans through regular executive meetings. Additionally, TECO operates an existing TECO-Westinghouse production base with ample land reserves in Texas, where several new projects are currently underway or scheduled to launch in the coming years.
Texas park expected to cost up to US$4 billion
Minister Kung noted that Taiwan intends to establish several US industrial parks, starting with the Texas development. Each park is projected to require an investment of US$2 billion to US$4 billion. The initiative is primarily designed to help small and medium-sized suppliers with limited capital and overseas execution capabilities expand alongside major anchor tenants. Private funding will make up the bulk of the investment, while the Taiwanese government will assist with land acquisition, financing, visa processing, and cross-border regulatory coordination to lower market entry barriers.
Unlike tier-one players like TSMC, Foxconn, and major server original design manufacturers (ODMs) that have already established US production facilities, component and equipment vendors still face high capital costs, labor shortages, and order volume constraints. Concentrating shared infrastructure within industrial parks and linking smaller vendors directly into the procurement pipelines of major tech anchors is seen as a pragmatic strategy to encourage overseas investment.
In May 2026, the Ministry of Economic Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jointly Promoting Overseas Industrial Clusters with TEEMA. The agreement combines public sector resources with TEEMA's international development expertise to deliver site selection research, master planning, construction, and park management services, effectively extending Taiwan's successful industrial cluster model overseas.
Targeting AI data centers and EV supply chains
TEEMA first floated the concept of a US-based TEEMA Science Park in 2025, assessing potential sites in Texas and Arizona. Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn and concurrent chairman of TEEMA, indicated in June 2026 that park planning details would become clearer by late 2026. The parks will focus on attracting tenant ecosystems across AI data centers, smart cities, and electric vehicle (EV) supply chains. Core partners—including Foxconn, TECO, and CTCI—will participate in park architecture and construction to support the US expansion of smaller Taiwanese suppliers.
However, specific commitments regarding land allocations, tax incentives, and local investment terms for the Texas site have yet to be finalized by US authorities. While the US State Department has welcomed deeper bilateral economic ties, individual park subsidies, utility infrastructure, and development timelines remain subject to ongoing negotiations.
TECO expands role in overseas infrastructure development
Kao emphasized that TEEMA's overseas park planning continues without interruption. Liu regularly convenes leadership meetings where corporate partners divide operational responsibilities—such as facility construction, electromechanical systems, and supply chain logistics—based on their core competencies.
Addressing the division of roles between TEEMA and the government, Kao noted that TEEMA functions as an independent coordination platform, organizing corporate teams to align with national policy objectives. Specific project details and timelines will be announced once master plans are finalized.
Liu previously cautioned that the US might not necessarily be the absolute first priority for overseas expansion, noting that final decisions depend on local government incentives and regional market demand. However, given the momentum behind the Texas proposal and the existing presence of Taiwanese manufacturing bases in the state, Texas has emerged as the most concrete destination.
Industry analysts observe that TECO's long-standing strengths in industrial motors, power equipment, electromechanical engineering, and systems integration, combined with its recent pivot into AI data center infrastructure, position it well for this expansion. As Taiwanese suppliers set up US facilities, TECO can provide end-to-end services ranging from facility power distribution and electromechanical engineering to equipment installation, operations, and maintenance.
Driven by geopolitical shifts and supply chain localization, Taiwan's overseas expansion model is evolving from isolated investments by major tech giants into a structured cluster framework jointly backed by the government, industry associations, and private enterprise. Ultimately, the successful execution of these industrial parks will depend on bilateral government negotiations, private sector investment sentiment, local infrastructure readiness, and sustained long-term order visibility.