US President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing its support for Intel. According to the latest reports, this government support is not limited to stock purchases; it is also taking action to find new and large customers for the company.
Trump has begun looking for customers for Intel
Previously, Trump announced that he would acquire a 10% stake in Intel. Now, the US government is negotiating with tech giants like Apple and Nvidia to implement Intel’s most advanced manufacturing processes, such as 18A, in the US.
Intel management has frequently stated that it would be difficult to compete with rivals like TSMC without financial incentives. They have even openly stated that they would withdraw from advanced manufacturing if foreign orders remain low.
The Trump administration’s intervention increases Intel’s chances of securing orders from these giants. This will not only increase Intel’s production capacity but also create a truly competitive environment for TSMC in chip production.
This government support may seem like an unusual approach for Western countries. However, China’s long-standing support for the chip industry, coupled with the Taiwanese government’s position as TSMC’s largest shareholder, demonstrates the widespread nature of state intervention in this area.
The future of Intel’s chipmaking unit, Intel Foundry Services (IFS), hinges on the success of 18A manufacturing technology. The company plans to develop Panther Lake mobile processors and Clearwater Forest server chips using this process. The potential of 18A technology will be most clearly realized in 2026.
