The Trump administration is aiming to take an equity stake in Intel, according to US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. Experts say the unconventional deal could backfire.

The back-to-back news items signal a public and private sector commitment to domestic semiconductor production and underscore Intel's importance.

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group has announced plans to acquire a $2 billion stake in Intel, marking a significant investment in the American semiconductor industry. This move represents SoftBank’s growing interest in U.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed discussions between the US and Intel Corp. for the government to take a stake in the chipmaker, casting the plan as a bid to convert Chips and Science Act grants into equity.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed discussions between the US and Intel Corp. for the government to take a stake in the chipmaker, casting the plan as a bid to convert Chips and Science

In an unprecedented move to foster national semiconductor production, the U.S. government has attained a 10% equity stake in Intel Corporation. Intel is an American multinational technology