"Intel Secures $8.5 Billion Investment for Chip Plants in Four States"

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"Intel Secures $8.5 Billion Investment for Chip Plants in Four States"
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The Biden administration has agreed to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico, and Oregon, aiming to create 30,000 jobs. This investment is part of the CHIPS Act, which seeks to bolster domestic semiconductor production and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturers. The move is seen as a strategic effort to boost U.S. manufacturing, create jobs, and address national security and economic risks associated with chip production.

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