A stake in Intel, revenue from Nvidia and AMD, and a commitment from Apple — the Trump administration seems to be consolidating a chip empire.

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One dismayed Democratic lawmaker said the move signals to China “that American national security principles are negotiable for the right fee."

A stake in Intel, revenue from Nvidia and AMD, and a commitment from Apple — the Trump administration seems to be consolidating a chip empire.

A stake in Intel, revenue from Nvidia and AMD, and a commitment from Apple — the Trump administration seems to be consolidating a chip empire.