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U.S. Clears Limited Nvidia H200 Sales to China Under New Trump Policy

Commerce licensing plus a 25% government take aims to balance security with industry pressure.

Overview

  • Shipments cover Nvidia's H200 for approved commercial customers in China, with Blackwell and Rubin explicitly excluded.
  • The Commerce Department is finalizing licenses and recipient vetting, and the same framework is planned for AMD and Intel.
  • Trump said Xi "responded positively," though Chinese acceptance remains uncertain after regulators discouraged purchases of Nvidia's H20.
  • Nvidia applauded the decision after months of lobbying by CEO Jensen Huang, and the stock ticked higher in after-hours trading.
  • Bipartisan lawmakers warned of national-security risks and advanced measures such as the SAFE Chips Act to restrict advanced-chip exports.