TSMC announces plans to produce 2nm chips in the US, aiming to create an 'independent' chip cluster.TSMC is not in discussions for joint ventures or technology transfers, but Apple could leverage the 2nm chips.Rumors suggest Apple's 2026 iPhone 18 Pro could feature the new 2nm A20 chip, enabling advancements in AI applications.TSMC plans to accelerate the construction of its second and third factories in Arizona, with a goal to produce 30% of its 2-nanometer chips in the US.