Trump claims Intel would dominate chips if he were president. The reality involves $8.9B in government investment, TSMC's enduring lead, and a long road ahead.

Trump claims Intel would dominate chips if he were president. The reality involves $8.9B in government investment, TSMC's enduring lead, and a long road ahead.

The chipmaker's stock has soared since the U.S. equity deal in August gave the government 9.9% of the company.