U.S. Ramps Up Intervention in Chip Industry: Proposes Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Intel, Following SoftBank's Lead with $2 Billion Injection
2025-08-19 / Read about 0 minute
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The Trump administration is contemplating a bold move to acquire a roughly 10% stake in Intel using funds allocated by the Chips and Science Act, potentially positioning the U.S. government as the chipmaker's largest shareholder amidst ongoing challenges. According to White House officials and industry insiders, the federal government is weighing the option of converting the Chips Act funds, originally intended for phased disbursement to Intel, into equity investments. This could encompass the $10.9 billion in subsidies already granted to Intel for commercial and military production. Should this proposal materialize, it would alleviate some of Intel's financial burdens, although uncertainties remain regarding the exact shareholding percentage and the timeline for the plan's execution.