The White House announced a near-10 per cent stake in chipmaker Intel on Friday that converts government grants into an equity share.

The government is getting 433.3 million shares of non-voting stock priced at $20.47 apiece — a discount from Friday's closing price at $24.80.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Friday announced the US government has secured a 10 percent stake in struggling Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in a deal that was completed…

The stake in Intel is part of a broader strategy to create a sovereign wealth fund that could include more companies, Hassett said Monday.

President Donald Trump called the agreement "a great Deal for America" and said the building of advanced chips "is fundamental to the future of our Nation."

The White House announced a near-10 per cent stake in chipmaker Intel on Friday that converts government grants into an equity share.

The government's stake in the computer chip maker is not without precedent, but it puts Trump at odds with some conservatives.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Intel deal is still "being ironed out by the Department of Commerce."