[Technology] TSMC refused to disclose client data to the U.S. government in Taiwan for backup When you are the world’s largest contract maker of semiconductors, you seem to be able to say “no” to the world’s most powerful person, the President of the United States.Apparently, this is exactly what Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is trying to do in the recent White House. [request](//www.reuters.com/business/us-commerce-chief-aggressive-action-chips-shortage-needed-2021-09-23/) To disclose details about our relationships with our suppliers and customers. This includes product types manufactured for clients, lead times, inventory levels, and other information that is considered confidential. The Taiwanese government is committed to supporting TSMC as...