Trump Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China, Reversing Biden-Era Restrictions

Dec 09, 2025 07:47 am CST

President Trump has announced an agreement with President Xi Jinping allowing Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers under specific national security conditions. This marks a significant shift from the Biden administration's restrictive policies on advanced semiconductor exports to China, with Trump claiming the move will support American jobs while maintaining safeguards on cutting-edge Blackwell and Rubin processors, which remain exclusively available to US customers.