What just happened? Nvidia has announced plans to move the production of its AI supercomputers entirely to the United States, a strategy that reflects a broader industry shift in response to trade policies favoring domestic manufacturing. The initiative, which includes partnerships with major manufacturers, will see Nvidia’s Blackwell chips and AI supercomputers produced and tested at facilities in Arizona and Texas.

The project spans more than a million square feet of manufacturing space, with operations already underway. Nvidia’s Blackwell chips are being produced at TSMC facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, while supercomputer assembly plants are under development in Texas (Foxconn is leading efforts in Houston, and Wistron is establishing operations in Dallas). Nvidia expects mass production at these sites to begin within 12 to 15 months.

To address the complexities of producing AI chips and supercomputers that require advanced manufacturing, packaging, assembly, and testing technologies, the company has partnered with Amkor and SPIL for packaging and testing operations in Arizona.

The move comes as companies across industries respond to US trade policies aimed at reshoring manufacturing. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has framed the shift as both a strategic and practical response to rising demand for AI technologies.

“Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the incredible and growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain, and boosts our resiliency,” Huang said.

Nvidia plans to produce up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure domestically over the next four years.

The announcement also follows reports that Nvidia recently avoided potential export restrictions on its H20 chip by securing a domestic manufacturing agreement with the Trump administration. The H20, one of Nvidia’s most advanced chips still eligible for export to China, was exempted from the restrictions after CEO Jensen Huang committed to major investments in US-based production for AI data center components, according to NPR, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

In a related development, former President Trump reportedly warned TSMC that it could face tariffs of up to 100 percent if it failed to establish new chip fabrication plants in the US.

The implications of Nvidia’s localization strategy go beyond manufacturing logistics. The company’s AI supercomputers are expected to play a central role in powering so-called “AI factories” – data centers specifically designed for artificial intelligence workloads. These facilities are considered critical infrastructure for an emerging AI-driven economy, with projections calling for dozens of gigawatt-scale AI factories in the coming years.

Nvidia is also integrating its own advanced technologies into these efforts. The company plans to use its Omniverse platform to create digital twins of factories for enhanced planning and optimization. In parallel, its Isaac GR00T robots will automate manufacturing processes, offering a glimpse into how AI and robotics may revolutionize industrial operations.