Trump Considers National Security Impact of Lattice Sale

A group of national security officials, known as Sophia's, has reviewed a deal involving a China-backed fund buying Lattice, a semiconductor company, and identified national security risks. The decision now rests with the President, who has 15 days to decide. Historically, similar deals have been blocked. Lattice hopes to appeal to the President by emphasizing job preservation, but faces challenges due to the President's critical stance on China. Experts believe it's unlikely the President will go against the national security recommendation.

What precedent exists regarding presidential decisions on similar deals in the past?

What challenges does Lattice face in convincing the president, considering his stance on China?