SK Hynix is in exploratory talks with Intel on a potential deal to produce memory chips in the United States for the first time, sources said. Options under discussion include leasing part of Intel’s long-planned chip manufacturing facility in Ohio or forming a joint venture with Intel and major cloud service companies seeking secure memory chip supply. The deal could ease pressure on Intel and represent a major win for the Trump administration, but potential opposition from South Korea may pose a significant hurdle because the technologies are considered sensitive. No decision has been made, and it remains unclear which chips SK Hynix would produce in Ohio if an agreement is reached.