Trump administration reportedly weighs 10% stake in Intel
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Intel looks to be set to get the U.S. government as a shareholder. The Trump administration could pursue equity stakes in other companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.), a libertarian-minded Republican, criticized the Trump administration’s push to acquire a stake in U.S. chipmaker Intel, suggesting the move would be a “step toward socialism.” “If socialism is government owning the means of production,
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed that the government wants Intel to cough up a 10% equity stake in exchange for nearly $8 billion in CHIPS Act funding approved by the Biden administration.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House wouldn't try to flex its power with a stake in Intel.
Enthusiasm for a potential U.S. government stake in Intel Corp. is pushing the chip maker's stock toward its best week in 50 years. Intel shares were up 6.8% in Friday trading, on top of a 7.4% rise in Thursday's session.