Intel Corp. is reportedly in discussions with SK Hynix Inc. regarding a potential partnership to manufacture memory chips in the United States. According to a report from Reuters, the South Korean chipmaker is in talks with the American technology giant to build a manufacturing facility in the U.S. for the first time.

The report indicates that the discussions are preliminary and that no final agreement has been reached. The potential deal would mark a significant move for SK Hynix, a leading global manufacturer of memory chips, to expand its production footprint in the United States.