US Seeks Intel Stake in Exchange for Federal Grants

‘We should get an equity stake for our money,’ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
US Seeks Intel Stake in Exchange for Federal Grants
Intel's headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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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.

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