On the 23rd local time, the United States unanimously welcomed the decision of Samsung Electronics to finally select Texas as the site for a new foundry semiconductor production line worth $17 billion and about KRW 20 trillion in Korean money.
"Protecting the U.S. supply chain is a top priority for President Biden and his administration," Brian Dess, chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, said in a statement. announced.
"It will protect our supply chains, revive our production bases and create great jobs," he said. emphasized.
Commerce Secretary Gina Lamondo also said in a separate statement, "I am very pleased with Samsung's investment decision.
The Texas government held a separate press conference today at the residence of Governor Greg Abbott to thank the investment.
Governor Abbott evaluated Samsung's investment this time as a 'historical announcement' that would have an impact not only in Texas but also around the world, and the scene received applause and cheers.
Governor Abbott thanked him for choosing Texas and said, "Thank you Samsung."He said, "Thank you again Samsung," mentioning that this investment is the largest among foreign direct investment in Texas.
It is expected that this investment will create thousands of indirect jobs, including 2,000 high-tech jobs, and create more than 6,500 construction jobs.
Governor Abbott said the investment "will have an impact not only in Texas, but around the world," and will provide a long-term solution with Samsung to address the recent semiconductor shortage.
Governor Abbott continued to shout “thank you” to Samsung after that.
(Photo = provided by Samsung Electronics, Yonhap News)