Trump Demands TSMC Buy 49% Intel Stake, Invest $400B to Slash Tariffs

Amid escalating US-Taiwan trade tensions, Trump's administration demands TSMC acquire a 49% stake in Intel and invest $400 billion in the US to reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 32% to 15%. This "America First" strategy aims to bolster US semiconductor dominance. The move could profoundly reshape global tech supply chains and alliances.