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Intel Shares Leap After Trump Says It's Working With Apple to Make Chips in the U.S.

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 10:28 AM EDT / CBS News

Intel Shares Leap After Trump Says It's Working With Apple to Make Chips in the U.S.

TL;DR

  • Intel's stock price increased by 10.5% following President Trump's announcement.
  • The announcement stated Intel will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S.
  • The U.S. government has a 10% stake in Intel, acquired last August, which has raised concerns about conflicts of interest.
  • Intel's market valuation has reportedly grown significantly since the government acquired its stake.
  • This collaboration could allow Apple to diversify its chip manufacturing away from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated plans to increase product prices due to rising costs of memory and storage chips.