Intel hasn’t received any US money yet. TSMC will also receive several billion in subsidies. The problem the government is trying to address is 90% of the wo

Intel hasn’t received any US money yet. TSMC will also receive several billion in subsidies. The problem the government is trying to address is 90% of the world’s most sophisticated chips being made in Taiwan, a potential war zone. It’s probably important for Intel’s fab to get a major customer without offending TSMC. The US government pressure helps Intel and doesn’t cost anyone any money. Intel’s price has been under a lot of pressure because of the fab investments.