https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72631 Government equity stakes in private companies are being used by the Trump administration as an industrial and economic security tool, with the president treating such investments as potentially profit-making public transactions rather than traditional bailouts. The article describes the administration's willingness to take ownership interests in businesses such as Intel and its consideration of a stake in Spirit Airlines, subject to the deal being financially advantageous to the government. It also notes related interventions, including a golden share structure, limits on foreign buyers' conduct, and arrangements tied to chip sales and critical minerals. en-us Sat, 02 May 2026 18:31:03 +0530 Sat, 02 May 2026 18:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72631 Government equity stakes in private companies are being used by the Trump administration as an industrial and economic security tool, with the president treating such investments as potentially profit-making public transactions rather than traditional bailouts. The article describes the administration's willingness to take ownership interests in businesses such as Intel and its consideration of a stake in Spirit Airlines, subject to the deal being financially advantageous to the government. It also notes related interventions, including a golden share structure, limits on foreign buyers' conduct, and arrangements tied to chip sales and critical minerals. News - Sat, 02 May 2026 18:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72631