The $10 Billion Stake: Why the U.S. Government Now Owns 10% of Intel | Vantage with Palki Sharma

In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the U.S. government has become the second-largest shareholder in Intel — acquiring a 9.9% stake for nearly $9 billion. The deal, struck after a meeting between Donald Trump and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, marks a bold shift in American industrial policy. This report breaks down what the deal means for Intel, U.S. tech strategy, and the future of public-private relations. Critics call it a betrayal of free-market principles. Supporters call it a necessary move to compete with China's semiconductor ambitions. Either way, this is more than just a bailout — it’s a seismic realignment of America's economic playbook.

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