Amid increasing tension with China, US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bo Tan, should step below, which has been accused of struggle for interests.
“Intel’s CEOs are highly conflicting and they should resign immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for paying attention to this problem!” Tusrap wrote On his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump did not share any evidence or details why there could be a conflict of interest in the tan.
Trump’s post comes after Republican Senator Tom Cotton on Wednesday wrote For Intel’s Board of Directors, asking about the alleged ties of Tan for China, expressed concern about his investment in the country, and the design systems of his major tal, with a Chinese military university as a customer.
Ban, who Captured hull in MarchFocusing on improving efficiency in chipmaker, which has lost land for companies such as NVidia and AMD in the AI chip race. The body is since Thousands of employees closedSpiked plan for New manufacturing plantAnd trying to do Sell non-core assistant As he tries to return the company to be an engineering-first venture.
In particular, the Intel Biden was a major part of the Chips Act of Administration, promised About $ 8 billion To establish manufacturing and packaging projects in facilities Aerizona, new Mexico, OhioAnd Oregan,
Intel did not immediately return the request for comment.
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