U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

New York Times - Oct 23, 2026

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

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U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

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