export controls
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.
US Suspends Sanctions on Chinese Intelligence Agency to Preserve Trade Agreement
Dec 04, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Trump administration has halted plans to sanction China's ministry of state security over the extensive Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign to maintain the recent US-China trade truce. This decision, along with postponing new export controls, follows the October framework agreement where both nations made concessions to ease trade tensions.
Trump Restricts Nvidia's Advanced Blackwell AI Chips From Foreign Markets
Nov 03, 2025 11:44 am CST
President Trump has announced restrictions on Nvidia's cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips, preventing their availability to foreign markets despite previous suggestions of potential sales to China. This decision comes amid growing concerns from Washington about national security implications, while Nvidia continues to seek global partnerships including a major deal to supply over 260,000 chips to South Korean businesses.
US-China Reach Historic One-Year Rare Earths Agreement as Trump-Xi Summit Exceeds Expectations
Oct 30, 2025 01:34 pm CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a significant one-year agreement on rare earth materials during their first face-to-face meeting in six years. Trump rated the diplomatic encounter as exceptionally positive, scoring it "12 on a scale of 10," while also announcing a reduction in fentanyl-related tariffs to 10 percent. The agreement addresses a strategic sector dominated by China that is crucial for defense, automotive, and electronics manufacturing, potentially averting another cycle of trade conflicts between the world's largest economies.
China's C919 Passenger Jet Struggles Amid US-China Trade Tensions and Western Supply Dependencies
Oct 27, 2025 02:10 pm CST
China's homegrown C919 passenger jet faces significant challenges in meeting delivery targets due to US-China trade tensions and dependency on Western components. Despite Beijing's ambitions to challenge Boeing and Airbus, export restrictions on critical parts and lack of international certification are hampering COMAC's production goals and global expansion plans for this state-backed aerospace project.
Russia's Arctic Submarine Defense: How Western Tech Ended Up in Moscow's Secret Harmony Network
Oct 24, 2025 06:54 pm CST
An investigation reveals how Russia secretly built an advanced Arctic submarine defense system called "Harmony" using Western technology acquired through shell companies and covert deals. The surveillance network, designed to protect Russia's nuclear submarine fleet, was largely constructed with American and European components purchased through a Cyprus-based front company that operated for years by exploiting weak export controls.
Trump Announces 155% Tariffs on Chinese Imports: Escalating US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 22, 2025 09:10 am CST
President Trump confirms plans to impose 155% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1, citing unfair trade practices and national security concerns. The move represents a significant escalation in US-China trade tensions, with Trump also announcing export controls on critical software and framing the decision as a response to China's "extraordinarily aggressive position on trade."
Trump Defends 100% Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Mineral Export Controls
Oct 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, claiming it was a necessary response to Beijing's tightening export controls on rare earth minerals. Despite the harsh measure, Trump expressed optimism about US-China relations and confirmed an upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss trade issues.
US-China Rare Earth Dispute Escalates: Export Controls Spark Diplomatic Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 01:49 am CST
China issues a detailed seven-point rebuttal to US criticisms over its rare earth export controls, highlighting that these measures align with international practices while accusing Washington of hypocrisy for its own extensive export restrictions. The dispute has intensified following a September call between President Trump and President Xi, with each country blaming the other for the deteriorating trade relations ahead of their anticipated meeting.
US Treasury Secretary Seeks Global Alliance Against China's Rare Earth Export Controls
Oct 16, 2025 03:11 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for coordinated international response to China's rare earth export restrictions, emphasizing this is a global issue rather than a bilateral dispute. While maintaining that diplomatic channels remain open, Bessent criticized China's support of Russia through energy purchases and confirmed President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi despite recent threats of increased tariffs.