US President Donald Trump’s behavior towards Intel has sparked concern among the tech industry and investors alike. After calling for the company’s CEO to resign, Trump praised Lip-Bu Tan, who remains in his job after a meeting with the president. Now, Trump is reportedly considering an investment in Intel on behalf of the American government. This move mirrors his activist investor style seen on Wall Street. Trump’s efforts to command business leaders resemble China’s approach under Xi Jinping, but so far, he has failed to achieve similar results.
Source: https://www.economist.com/business/2025/08/15/what-might-trumpian-meddling-mean-for-intel