In a controversial move, President Trump has greenlit the export of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips to China, reversing previous restrictions and opening the door to significant technological exchanges.
The approval allows Nvidia to sell these advanced chips to approved Chinese customers, with the U.S. government set to collect a 25% surcharge on sales, extending this approach to other major tech firms like AMD and Intel.
This decision has sparked fierce backlash from lawmakers who warn it could jeopardize U.S. strategic interests in artificial intelligence, with many labeling it a potential national security risk.
As China looks to bolster its own chip production capabilities, reports suggest it may limit access to Nvidia's H200 chips, underscoring the competitive tensions in the semiconductor landscape.
The announcement has sent ripples through the stock market, affecting Nvidia and other chipmakers as investors react to the implications of this significant policy shift.
Amid ongoing struggles with tech smuggling and export violations, this decision aligns with the broader context of escalating U.S.-China economic and security concerns in the realm of high technology.
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