Trump clears way for Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to China

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Dara KerrDecember 9, 2025 at 02:53 AM

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Donald Trump has approved Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, reversing previous restrictions due to national security concerns. Trump stated the US would receive 25% of the proceeds from these sales, a higher percentage than previously negotiated. He intends to extend this offer to other chip companies like AMD and Intel. This decision follows months of lobbying by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has close ties to Trump. Some lawmakers, including Senators Warren and Kim, have voiced concerns that selling these chips could bolster China's surveillance, censorship, and military capabilities, urging the Commerce Secretary to reconsider. Warren has called for Huang to testify before Congress.

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