US Seeks Intel Stake in Exchange for Federal Grants

US Seeks Intel Stake in Exchange for Federal Grants

Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The U.S. government is seeking an equity stake in chipmaker Intel, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Aug. 19.

In November 2024, the previous administration awarded Intel nearly $11 billion in grants from the CHIPS and Science Act—legislation designed to bolster U.S. semiconductor production—to support its domestic manufacturing investment plans.

Original News Source Link – Epoch Times

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