Trump regrets negotiating smaller Intel stake as chipmaker shares rise
Donald Trump has stated he should have negotiated for a larger share in Intel, following a significant rise in the chipmaker’s stock price since the government’s 9.9% acquisition was finalised.
Donald Trump has indicated that he regrets not securing a larger ownership position in Intel during negotiations with the company’s chief executive. The former US president stated that he should have asked for more of the chipmaker when finalising the equity arrangement with the firm’s leadership.
The comment comes as the US government’s investment in the semiconductor manufacturer continues to perform. The chipmaker’s stock has risen significantly since an equity deal in August granted the government a 9.9% ownership share in the company.
The August agreement marked a substantial intervention in the capital markets, providing the US government with a near-10% stake in one of the world’s largest chipmakers. Since the transaction was completed, market participants have responded positively to the deal, driving the share price higher.
Trump’s remarks reflect a personal assessment of the original negotiation terms rather than an objective evaluation of the deal’s financial structure. By expressing regret over the size of the stake, he has drawn attention to the valuation dynamics that underpinned the August agreement.
The Intel equity deal remains a notable example of government involvement in critical technology sectors. As the stock continues to trade above its pre-deal levels, the 9.9% holding represents a significant asset for the US government, even as political figures debate the optimal size of such interventions.
