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SoftBank’s $100 Billion Stargate AI Project Faces Delays Amid Tariff and Market Uncertainty

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May 12, 2025
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  • SoftBank’s ambitious $100 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project, launched with OpenAI, is facing delays due to tariff concerns, rising costs, and market volatility.
  • Financing talks with major lenders and asset managers have stalled as fears of overcapacity and global recession weigh on investor confidence.
  • Tariffs on key components like server racks and chips could increase data center costs by 5% to 15%, further complicating project economics.
  • Despite challenges, SoftBank remains optimistic about long-term AI demand, projecting 15%-20% returns on a $50 billion investment over five to six years.

What Happened?

SoftBank’s Stargate project, a $100 billion initiative to build AI-focused data centers in the US, has hit financing roadblocks. Announced in January by SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, the project aimed to deploy funds immediately and scale to $500 billion over time. However, discussions with lenders and asset managers, including Mizuho, JPMorgan, and Brookfield, have stalled due to economic risks tied to tariffs and fears of overcapacity in the data center market.

Tariffs on critical components like chips and cooling systems, imposed under President Trump’s trade policies, could raise data center costs by 5% to 15%, according to analysts. Meanwhile, competition from cheaper AI models, such as those from Chinese startup DeepSeek, and slowing growth in cloud infrastructure spending by companies like Microsoft and Amazon, have added to investor hesitation.


Why It Matters?

The delays in Stargate highlight the challenges of scaling AI infrastructure amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Tariffs and rising capital costs are squeezing margins, while fears of overcapacity in the data center market are dampening investor enthusiasm. These issues could slow the rollout of critical AI infrastructure, potentially impacting the broader adoption of AI technologies.

For SoftBank, Stargate represents a high-stakes bet on the exponential growth of AI demand. The project’s success is crucial for maintaining its reputation as a leader in large-scale tech investments. However, the delays underscore the difficulty of executing mega-projects in a volatile economic environment.


What’s Next?

SoftBank is expected to continue courting investors while addressing concerns about tariffs and overcapacity. Key developments to watch include the progress of Stargate’s first data center in Abilene, Texas, which is being developed by Oracle and is set to become the world’s largest AI training facility.

Investors should also monitor SoftBank’s ability to secure financing for future projects, as well as the impact of tariff negotiations on data center costs. Additionally, the competitive landscape, including the emergence of alternative AI models and shifts in cloud infrastructure spending, will play a critical role in shaping Stargate’s trajectory.

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