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quick because it is big news. The U.S. government has indeed taken a 10% stake in Intel.

Howard Lutnik said earlier that the U.S. won't be on Intel's board or play a role in Intel's

governance, but Intel says the U.S. will make an $8.9 billion investment by purchasing

$433.3 million primary shares of Intel common stock for $20.47 per share. Intel closed on

August 22nd at $24 and $0.80 per share. Quoting the journal, the deal is a remarkable turnaround.

Just over two weeks ago, President Trump called for Intel CEO Lipboot Tan to be fired for his ties to China.

After meeting Tan and talking about the business last week, Trump became a fan and saw an opportunity to deepen their partnership, he said Friday.

I said, I think you should pay us 10% of the company. And they said yes, Trump said in the Oval Office.

Tan was photographed smiling with

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik in Washington to celebrate the deal. Under the terms of the

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