Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill against deal advances

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Khushboo Razdan,Bochen HanJanuary 22, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Trump’s decision to sell AI chips to China under pressure as House bill against deal advances

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A bipartisan effort in the House of Representatives is challenging former President Trump's ability to sell advanced AI chips to China. The House Foreign Affairs Committee, despite objections from the White House and Nvidia, advanced the AI Overwatch Act, which would grant Congress greater oversight of AI chip exports to China and other adversaries. This move puts some Republicans at odds with Trump's AI advisor and supporters, who fear Trump might approve further chip sales to China. The bill would allow the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Banking Committee 30 days to review and potentially block export licenses. The bipartisan support reflects a rare instance of Republicans challenging Trump's authority on this issue.

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