Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with China that will allow Nvidia to export its advanced artificial intelligence chips to the country. The move reverses previous restrictions on the sale of these powerful semiconductors.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that he informed Chinese President Xi Jinping that Washington would permit Nvidia to ship its H200 chips to “approved customers in China and other countries, under terms that ensure the sustainability of national security.” He added that President Xi responded positively and that China would pay 25% to the United States, though he did not elaborate on the payment mechanism.
Trump criticized the previous administration’s approach, claiming it forced American companies to spend billions on developing downgraded products that were not in demand. He argued that this stifled innovation and harmed American workers. This is in reference to regulations that required chip manufacturers to create modified, less powerful versions of their chips specifically for the Chinese market.
The former president stated that his decision is intended to support American jobs, strengthen American industry, and benefit American taxpayers. He clarified that Nvidia’s most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series and future Rubin processors, are not included in the agreement and will remain exclusively for American customers.
Under the Biden administration, the export of H200 and other advanced chips used for training AI models to China had been prohibited. The Department of Commerce is reportedly finalizing the details of the agreement. Trump indicated that the same approach would apply to AMD, Intel, and other major American companies. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S.-China trade relations regarding advanced technology.
DZWatch will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as they become available.
