The US Department of Commerce is reportedly investigating TSMC for letting chips enter Huawei’s AI products, potentially resulting in a fine as high as US$1 billion. Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Jyh-huei Kuo, addressed the rumors on April 9, stating that TSMC maintains strict compliance with international regulations and that the Ministry has not received any official notice regarding the investigation. Kuo refrained from commenting on what he described as unverified speculation.