Trump Administration Approves Nvidia AI Chip Exports to UAE in Major Tech-Diplomacy Deal

Oct 10, 2025 02:11 pm CST

The Trump administration has approved billions in Nvidia AI chip exports to American companies operating in the UAE, implementing a significant bilateral agreement from May 2024. This landmark deal establishes a pattern for US AI diplomacy, requiring dollar-for-dollar Emirati investment in America in exchange for advanced technology access, while strategically positioning US tech companies against Chinese competitors in the lucrative Gulf market.