U.S. to allow Nvidia to ship H200 chips to China, Trump says

U.S. to allow Nvidia to ship H200 chips to China, Trump says
A NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would allow Nvidia to ship its H200 chips to approved customers in China and other countries, under conditions that prioritize national security concerns.

The decision comes as part of ongoing discussions regarding the export of advanced technology by American companies to China amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over technological dominance.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Trump stated that the U.S. Department of Commerce is in the process of finalizing the details of this export arrangement, and the same approach will be extended to other major American technology companies such as AMD, Intel, and others.

Trump’s statement indicated that these shipments would proceed only under specific conditions designed to maintain U.S. national security. The details of these conditions have not yet been fully disclosed, but the move reflects the U.S. government's cautious approach to technology exports, especially in fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors, where competition with China is particularly intense.

In an additional post on Truth Social, Trump announced that "25% will be paid to the United States of America," though it was unclear whether this refers to a tax or a fee associated with the shipments.

The decision to allow these high-tech chips, which are critical for the development of advanced AI systems, to be sent to China follows a series of back-and-forth discussions about the global export of American technology. China has been ramping up efforts to develop its own semiconductor industry, which has been a source of concern for U.S. officials looking to maintain their technological edge.

While this move is seen as a way to manage U.S.-China technological relations, it has also sparked discussions on the broader implications for international trade and the evolving geopolitical landscape. Many experts are closely monitoring the decision to see how it will impact the future of U.S. tech exports, especially to China, and whether it will open the door for further loosening of export restrictions on sensitive technologies.

The shipping of Nvidia’s H200 chips and similar products from companies like AMD and Intel to China and other countries will be closely scrutinized as the U.S. continues to navigate the delicate balance of promoting economic interests while safeguarding national security.

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