Trump comments on Dell coincide with Pentagon spending
Public remarks by the president praising Dell preceded expanded Pentagon purchasing from the company. The timing has drawn attention to possible influence on contract decisions.
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Federal technology purchases affect taxpayer spending and can shift market share among hardware suppliers that employ U.S. workers in manufacturing and services.
What to watch next
- Monitor upcoming Department of Defense budget execution reports for line-item spending on commercial off-the-shelf computing equipment.