Trump Weighs Letting Nvidia Sell H200 Chips to China

The Trump administration is weighing whether to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips to China, pitting national security worries against a massive chip market.

US President Donald Trump’s administration is quietly debating whether to allow the American tech giant Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to Chinese companies.

Reuters reported that the Commerce Department is reviewing a change to its policy that blocks sales of such advanced chips to China. The same report said plans “could change,” highlighting the sensitivity and uncertainty surrounding the talks.

A White House official, while declining to comment on the specific review, told Reuters, “The administration is committed to securing America’s global technology leadership and safeguarding our national security.”

If the move comes to fruition, it would mark a significant shift in policy and has already sent ripples through financial markets.

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