U.S. government plans to take a 10% stake in Intel

The U.S. government plans to acquire a 10% ownership stake in Intel, as announced by President Donald Trump on August 22, 2025. Intel has agreed to the proposal, which caused the company’s stock to rise by over 7%. This move is notable because government equity stakes in private companies are rare in the U.S., typically reserved for extraordinary circumstances such as the 2008-2009 financial crisis. The investment comes amid Intel’s ongoing restructuring under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who is focusing the company on core businesses and addressing competitive pressures from rivals like Nvidia. This government investment follows a recent deal in which Japanese conglomerate SoftBank agreed to purchase Intel common stock at $23 per share, signaling international confidence in Intel’s role in advanced technology and semiconductors. The government’s stake is expected to be officially announced shortly after the SoftBank deal. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, reflecting heightened federal interest in supporting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and technology leadership