Former Intel Directors Strongly Oppose TSMC Takeover, Call for Intel Fabs Spinoff
The proposal to transfer Intel's manufacturing capacity to a Taiwanese company poses significant risks to the American semiconductor industry. Concentrating leading-edge production under foreign ownership could weaken domestic technology firms by creating a near-monopoly and reducing bargaining power in the market. A more strategic approach would be for Intel to separate its manufacturing division from its design business, with the U.S. government providing incentives to make this viable.
- The former directors' plan highlights the need for more robust national security measures to protect America's technological lead, particularly in high-stakes industries like semiconductors.
- Will the Trump administration's alleged push for a joint venture between Intel and TSMC ultimately be used as leverage to gain concessions from Taiwan on other trade and security issues?