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January 15, 2026

White House approves Nvidia chip sales to China despite bipartisan concern

President Donald Trump greenlit U.S. tech giant Nvidia to sell critical chips to Chinese vendors, despite warnings from experts that it would narrow the country’s lead in the artificial intelligence arms race.

White House approves Nvidia chip sales to China despite bipartisan concern

TL;DR

  • President Trump authorized Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to Chinese vendors.
  • The deal aims to balance competition with national security, with vetting to prevent military use and limit import volume.
  • The U.S. will receive up to 25% of the revenue from these sales.
  • Bipartisan concerns were raised in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing about China's AI advancements and national security implications.
  • Experts expressed worries about enforcing limitations and the potential for future sales of more advanced chips.
  • Some lawmakers criticized the deal, emphasizing that national security should not be compromised for financial gain.
  • The Chinese government has reportedly cautioned companies against purchasing these U.S.-manufactured chips, potentially as a measure to support domestic production or avoid reliance.

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