Intel is making bold moves to secure its place in the global semiconductor race. The company is raising funds and seeking government support to strengthen domestic chip production and supply chain resilience, positioning itself as “America’s Foundry.”

The Gang examines the challenges Intel faces in advanced manufacturing, the impact of globalization, and how European companies and the EU are navigating pressures from both the US and China. The conversation also touches on the importance of local control and encryption in shaping the future of semiconductor strategy.