Trump Says Intel CEO’s Success an ‘Amazing Story’ After Calling for His Resignation

US President Donald Trump has met with the CEO of Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, and thinks his “success and rise is an amazing story.” He also described the meeting as a “very interesting one” and has scheduled more for the next week.

In a post on Truth Social, the president said that Tan and his Cabinet members will “bring (him) suggestions” following these discussions. While Trump didn’t specify the topics, the suggestions will likely focus on ways he and Intel can collaborate to bolster domestic chipmaking. A cash injection from the government would certainly help Intel boost its capacity and compete with its key Taiwanese rival, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Intel confirmed in a statement that Trump and Tan had met “for a candid and constructive discussion on Intel’s commitment to strengthening US technology and manufacturing leadership” and that ...