Some experts said that while there is a potential upside to the agreement, it represents a new standard for presidential authority in the business world.

Intel warned shareholders that the government’s stake could lead to "adverse reactions" from international customers, investors, and business partners.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to make more investments in healthy U.S. companies on Monday. Whether Corporate America is on board is another story. The White House announced a near-10% stake in chipmaker Intel on Friday that converts government grants into an equity share.