President Trump said Monday that a deal with chipmaker Intel is just the beginning of a push to give the U.S. government a stake in private companies. Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s unusual approach to economic governance:

The Intel equity deal announcement

Trump reveals government ownership stake in major chipmaker:

The broader economic strategy

President outlines expansion of government ownership approach:

The existing government stake examples

Administration already secured ownership positions in other companies:

The sovereign wealth fund vision

White House official explains broader financial strategy:

The CHIPS Act connection

Current deal tied to massive semiconductor spending:

The socialism and China comparisons

Approach raises concerns about government market intervention:

The precedent defense

Administration officials argue government stakes not unprecedented:

The competitive advantage argument

Commerce Secretary celebrates strategic benefits:

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• Trump says Intel stake will start government-private sector trend

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