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Nvidia Reclaims $3 Trillion Valuation as AI Deals Expand Beyond China

The chipmaker's stock surged following Saudi and UAE partnerships, tariff reductions, and resilient AI demand despite export bans and rising competition.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang attends an 'Investing in America' event held by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo
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Overview

  • Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time since February, driven by a 6.4% stock surge on May 13.
  • The Trump administration temporarily cut tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days, signaling a partial de-escalation of trade tensions.
  • Nvidia announced a deal to supply chips to Saudi Arabia’s Humain for a large-scale AI data center buildout, bolstering its global diversification strategy.
  • A Bloomberg report suggested the UAE may soon purchase over a million Nvidia chips, potentially expanding its market reach outside of China.
  • Despite these gains, Nvidia faces challenges from a U.S. export ban on its H20 chips to China and emerging competition from Huawei's AI chips.