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Nvidia Granted License to Export Chips to China After CEO's White House Visit
8 Aug
Summary
- Nvidia licensed to export some chips to China
- CEO Jensen Huang met with President Trump
- Exports allowed despite ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions
According to a report by the Financial Times, the U.S. government has granted semiconductor company Nvidia a license to export some of its chips to China. This decision comes just last month, in July 2025, after Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, met with President Donald Trump at the White House.
The move represents a significant shift in the U.S. government's approach to technology exports to China, as the two countries have been embroiled in a trade dispute for several years. The Trump administration has previously imposed strict restrictions on the export of advanced technologies, including semiconductors, to China, citing national security concerns.
However, the licensing of Nvidia's chips to China suggests that the administration may be willing to ease some of these restrictions, particularly for companies that have direct engagement with the president. The decision is likely to be welcomed by the tech industry, which has been pushing for more flexibility in trade with China.
Despite the easing of restrictions, the U.S. government has emphasized that it will continue to closely monitor the export of sensitive technologies to ensure that they are not used for purposes that could threaten American interests.
