{
  "id": 7786678,
  "title": "SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in the US for the first time, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sk-hynix-in-talks-with-intel-about-deal-to-make-memory-chips-in-the-7786678",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/sk-hynix-intel-deal-memory-chip-us-6388281"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel to manufacture memory chips in the United States for the first time, according to three sources familiar with the talks. One potential structure involves SK Hynix leasing part of Intel's planned chipmaking facility in Ohio, while another suggests a joint venture with Intel and cloud firms to secure memory supplies. This move aims to ease Intel's financial struggles and align with the Trump administration's efforts to boost US chip production amid growing demand for AI and data centers. However, Korean government opposition could complicate the deal, as sensitive technologies like high-bandwidth memory and DRAM are under scrutiny. SK Hynix, currently seeking to enhance its memory business competitiveness, may also explore additional production bases. Intel remains tight-lipped on the talks, but its chairman has expressed support for establishing a US manufacturing facility. The US government has threatened tariffs on South Korean and Taiwanese companies unless they commit to increased production in the US.",
  "summary": "Details about how a SK Hynix-Intel deal might be structured are being reported for the first time.",
  "key_points": [
    "SK Hynix in talks with Intel to manufacture US memory chips first time",
    "Potential deals involve Intel's Ohio chip plant or joint venture with cloud firms",
    "US government's tariffs threaten deal, sensitive technologies under scrutiny"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "SK Hynix said to be in talks with Intel about US memory chips deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sk-hynix-said-to-be-in-talks-with-intel-about-us-memory-chips-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:45:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}