As the U.S. Pulls Chip Making Back Home, the Toolmakers Win First

As the U.S. invests billions in domestic chip manufacturing, equipment suppliers ASML and Applied Materials are positioned to benefit first, followed by fab operators like TSMC, Intel, and Micron. The supply chain hierarchy means toolmakers get paid before factories reach full production, though each company faces distinct challenges including geopolitical risks, execution hurdles, and market cyclicality.