Will tech companies merge for Intel?

There are new claims about the future of chip giant Intel. It is alleged that Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC has offered a partnership to Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. According to a report by Reuters, the leading chip manufacturer Intel may operate its factories through a joint venture with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), partnering with American chip producers Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Broadcom. Sources close to the matter suggest that TSMC will oversee the operations at Intel’s production centers without holding more than 50% of the shares. While negotiations are said to be in early stages, it has been reported that Trump has requested TSMC’s support in resolving the issues in the US chip industry. Sources indicate that the deal’s value has not been determined at this stage. Additionally, it was noted that the Trump administration, which does not want Intel or its manufacturing division to be entirely foreign-owned, would require approval. In early March, Trump and TSMC announced a plan to build five new factories in the US, with an investment of $100 billion.