Intel’s Tan Forced Into Role as Lobbyist to Win Trump Support
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan finds himself in an unexpected role as a lobbyist, trying to win the support of President Donald Trump. This comes after Trump criticized Tan and urged him to resign, citing the company's decision to build a new factory in Israel instead of the U.S. Tan, a Taiwanese-American, has had to navigate the political landscape more actively than previous Intel CEOs, as the company faces increasing pressure from the White House to invest in the U.S. and create more American jobs. The article highlights the challenge Tan faces in balancing Intel's global business strategy with the political realities of the Trump administration's "America First" approach. Tan's role as a lobbyist represents a significant shift in the way Intel engages with the government, as the company seeks to maintain its competitive edge while also addressing the concerns of the U.S. president.
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