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flag The Trump administration is buying equity stakes in key U.S. companies, including a veto power over U.S. Steel, to boost national security and taxpayer returns.

flag The Trump administration is expanding government involvement in private U.S. companies by pursuing equity stakes in firms like Lithium Americas, Intel, and MP Materials, and securing a "golden share" in U.S. Steel, giving it veto power over major decisions. flag These moves, framed as smart investments to protect taxpayer interests and strengthen national security, mark a departure from longstanding free-market norms. flag Critics warn they risk distorting competition, enabling cronyism, and allowing political influence over corporate choices, especially amid reports linking business decisions to high-level White House visits. flag While past government equity holdings during the 2008 crisis were temporary and widely supported, current actions raise concerns about long-term impacts on market-driven decision-making and democratic capitalism, though the overall economy remains fundamentally free-market.

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