White House announces chipmaker Intel to give US government 10% stake
- BBC News
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on Friday that the federal government will take a 10% stake in Intel.
"This historic agreement strengthens US leadership in semiconductors, which will both grow our economy and help secure Americas technological edge," Lutnick wrote on X in a post accompanied by a photo of himself with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Shares of the Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker soared in after-hours trading, rising more than 5%.
President Donald Trump revealed the deal earlier on Friday during remarks in the Oval Office, calling it a "great deal for them". The BBC has reached out to Intel seeking confirmation of the agreement with the White House.
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