Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.

Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.

The Trump administration is reportedly discussing a deal to take a 10% stake in Intel, which could potentially leverage Chips Act funding as part of the equity.

Trump administration looking to convert funding from Chips Act into equity in the semiconductor manufacturer

The Trump administration wants U.S. chipmaker Intel to give the federal government an equity stake to receive $8 billion via the CHIPS and Science Act.

The potential deal could involve swapping government grants for shares in the chip making giant.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC that the government has no intention of meddling in Intel's business, and will have its hands tied by holding non-voting shares.

The Trump administration is aiming to take an equity stake in Intel, according to US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. Experts say the unconventional deal could backfire.