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- 09/03/2025 – AI tutor in China
- 08/25/2025 – Exclusive | Inside Intel’s Tricky Dance With Trump – WSJ The Truth Social post, the White House meeting, the deal: How the struggling chip company managed a two-week roller-coaster ride. he hoped he could help “make Intel great” again
Tan must resolve core business challenges to get his company on track. Some analysts say Intel isn’t in a much better position. Without new commitments from customers, converting government grants to stock will only leave the company in a worse financial shape by diluting shareholders. Trump will likely need to find more ways to support Intel, not wanting it to fail on his watch.
“Intel needs a lot of help, and the U.S. needs Intel,” said Jimmy Goodrich, a senior adviser to the think tank Rand who focuses on tech issues. “Hopefully something good is going to come out of this.”
This account is based on interviews with current and former Intel and industry executives, administration officials, lobbyists and company advisers.
As the pair gathered in the Oval Office in front of the president to sign the documents formalizing the government’s stake, Trump proposed signing them as well, an unusual suggestion. The two men agreed, and the president added his autograph in large script, saying he hoped he could help “make Intel great” again.
- 08/22/2025 – Trump, Intel Agree to 10% U.S. Stake as President Promises More Deals – WSJ Conversion of Chips Act grants to equity will likely be followed by other moves to help troubled chip maker, analysts say
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President Trump stated the government is taking a nearly 10% stake in Intel after discussions about the company’s future.
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The agreement follows a meeting between Trump and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, after Trump called for Tan to resign over China ties.
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Intel shares gained Friday, adding to a rebound from reports about the government stake and a $2 billion SoftBank infusion.
- 08/19/2025 – Intel Stock Rises After $2 Billion SoftBank Investment; Trump Administration Talks Taking 10% Stake in Chip Company – WSJ Shares in the chip maker rose following news of SoftBank’s planned investment and a possible stake for the U.S. government
