Desperate measures to save Intel: US reportedly forcing TSMC to buy 49% stake in Intel to secure tariff relief for Taiwan
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A new report out of Taiwan has revealed that the current US administration is tying the reduction on trade of trade tariffs on Taiwan to significant TSMC investment in the US. This investment includes a 49% stake in Intel.

Pure extortion

  • 1Fuji2Taka3Nasubi@lemmy.zipEnglish
    82·
    6 days ago

    TSMC is not a government entity, why is it a party in this negotiation (if you can call it that) between governments anyway?

    • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      6 days ago

      TSMC is the reason Taiwan still exists as a country separate from China. They are incredibly wrapped up in any geopolitics involving Taiwan.