Will the U.S. government take another equity stake

Government Strategy & Revenue Generation - The Trump administration is reportedly targeting deals in pharma, AI, energy, and mining sectors, potentially involving the government taking equity stakes in American companies [1] - The administration aims to generate revenue for the United States and taxpayers through these deals, framing it as deficit reduction [5][6] - The government intends to leverage its influence over companies, such as those requiring export licenses, government loans, or access to natural resources, to negotiate favorable deals [6] Deal Structure & Implications - The administration took a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a stake in the mine they're working on [3] - The administration's approach can be viewed as a form of taxes and regulation, despite its lower corporate tax and deregulatory mission [9] - The White House indicates that more deals are in negotiation and announcements are expected in the coming days and weeks [2]