The U.S. government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel through an $8.9 billion investment, marking a major step in President Trump’s push to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. Funded by reallocating money from the CHIPS and Science Act and the Department of Defense, the deal gives Washington nearly 433 million Intel shares but no board influence or governance rights. Trump framed the move as a “win for America,” stressing its importance for national security and technological leadership, while Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the company’s commitment to keeping advanced chip manufacturing in the U.S. The agreement comes as Intel faces financial struggles and increasing competition from global rivals, with the administration signaling potential similar deals in other critical industries. Following the announcement, Intel’s stock jumped 7%.
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Duffy, C., & Eadicicco, L. (2025, August 22). The US takes a 10% stake in Intel as part of Trump’s big tech push. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/22/tech/trump-intel-10-percent-stake