STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Tony Rivero, Chairman of the Arizona House International Trade Committee, today announced the formation of the Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus, a bipartisan group focused on strengthening economic ties between Arizona and Taiwan and supporting the continued growth of the state’s semiconductor industry.

The caucus will serve as a forum for lawmakers to advance cooperation in trade, investment, workforce development, and public policy related to Arizona’s rapidly expanding semiconductor sector. Its formation comes as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues its major expansion in north Phoenix, bringing one of the largest advanced manufacturing investments in state history and reinforcing Arizona’s role in domestic semiconductor production.

“Arizona is playing a central role in rebuilding America’s semiconductor capacity,” said Chairman Rivero. “This caucus reflects our commitment to a strong partnership with Taiwan, support for major investment and job creation in our state, and policies that keep Arizona competitive in one of the world’s most important industries.”

TSMC’s expansion has helped accelerate Arizona’s emergence as a global semiconductor hub, generating major capital investment, thousands of high-skilled jobs, and growing supply-chain activity across the region. The caucus will work with industry leaders, higher education institutions, workforce partners, and economic development organizations to support policies that strengthen Arizona’s long-term competitiveness.

The Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus includes the following members:

Chairman Tony Rivero; Representatives Walt Blackman, Chris Lopez, Michele Peña, Justin Wilmeth, Lupe Diaz, Lorena Austin, Junelle Cavero, Consuelo Hernandez, and Lydia Hernandez; Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll; and Senators David Gowan and Brian Fernandez.

Tony Rivero is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 27 in Phoenix, Peoria, and Glendale. He is the Chairman of the House International Trade Committee. Follow him on X at @RepTonyRivero.