Trump: Intel Strikes Deal with U.S. for 10 Percent Equity Stake
President Donald Trump on Friday said that United States government would take a ten percent stake in Intel as part of a deal.

President Donald Trump on Friday said that United States government would take a ten percent stake in Intel as part of a deal.

The Trump administration continues to explore taking an equity stake in chipmaker Intel, with the latest reports putting the potential ownership position at 10 percent. This could make the U.S. government the company’s largest shareholder. At the same time, Japanese investment powerhouse SoftBank is pumping $2 billion into the chipmaker.

The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to buy a stake in beleaguered chipmaker Intel to help shore up the company’s delayed factory project in Ohio, according to people familiar with the plan.

President Donald Trump has changed his position on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following a meeting between the two at the White House.

President Donald Trump has called on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign because of his past ties to China, the latest challenge to hit the troubled chip maker.
