Walter Isaacson: Trump's Nvidia and Intel meddling is a 'scattershot method of crony capitalism'

Industry Focus: Semiconductor Manufacturing & National Security - The industry emphasizes the importance of bringing manufacturing, particularly chip manufacturing, back to America to compete with China [1] - National security concerns necessitate the return of defense-related manufacturing [1] Government Intervention & Economic Policy - The industry questions the effectiveness of government intervention, specifically taking equity stakes in companies like Intel while excluding others like Nvidia, deeming it "crony capitalism" [1] - The industry suggests that tariffs on defense and national security-related items are a more appropriate method [1] - The primary goal should remain focused on bringing manufacturing back to America [1]