President Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's resignation, citing concerns raised by Senator Tom Cotton about Tan's alleged ties to Chinese companies. This follows Intel's long decline from its position as a global chip leader, marked by failed acquisitions and missed opportunities. The company, crucial for US national security due to its potential to produce leading-edge chips domestically, is struggling despite government subsidies. Tan's potential resignation adds to the uncertainty surrounding Intel's future and its ability to compete with foreign rivals like TSMC and Samsung.

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