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Phoenix, Arizona, offers TSMC strategic advantages, including land, a pro-business environment, and access to talented workers. Still, the region's arid climate raises doubts about the feasibility of large-scale semiconductor production there, given its limited rainfall—about 7 to 9 inches annually—and heavy reliance on other water sources. Critics argue that this desert environment cannot sustain such water demands without overtaking local farmers or depleting aquifers. However, proponents counter that while water is scarce, it is manageable and can be recycled effectively.