US EditionUS Converts CHIPS Funds Into Nearly 10% Intel Stake After White House Deal
- On Friday, President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. government acquired a 10% ownership share in Intel by obtaining 433.3 million non-voting shares valued at $20.47 each.
- The stake resulted from converting $11.1 billion in previously allocated government funds and pledges under programs started by the Biden administration to boost domestic chip manufacturing.
- Intel is a struggling Silicon Valley company led by CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who faced criticism and calls for resignation earlier in August amid concerns over past Chinese investments.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized that the United States should reap the rewards from the agreement, while Tan commended Trump's efforts in fostering significant investments within a key sector.
- The government's stake, acquired without new spending and without board seats or voting rights, signals hope for Intel’s comeback but raises concerns about government influence and industry impacts.
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Trump’s Intel Deal: Socialist Control and Corporate Tie - National File
President Donald Trump announced on Friday evening, August 22, 2025, that the federal government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel, a decision he framed as a win for America but one that has left many conservatives, including Rand Paul and Thomas Massie, frustrated, viewing it as an unsettling move toward government involvement in private business. Why it matters:This acquisition, facilitated by Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, marks…
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