Intel has approached TSMC for investments or partnerships, following talks with Apple. Efforts started before Trump’s interest and intensified after the U.S. took a 10% stake. Intel and TSMC declined to comment. Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel, SoftBank injected $2 billion, as CEO seeks turnaround. Intel struggles to compete in AI race. Intel’s contract manufacturing business lags behind TSMC. Discussions of joint venture with TSMC reported in April.

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