The US allows Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to China, imposing a 25% fee on each chip alongside a prior 15% levy, amid ongoing tech debates.
The US government has granted Nvidia permission to export its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, as reported by Reuters. President Donald Trump announced a 25% fee on each chip, in addition to the 15% levy proposed in August.
This decision comes amid ongoing debates in Washington regarding whether US firms like Nvidia should sell advanced chips to China. The discussions center on maintaining a competitive edge globally versus the need to restrict exports for national security reasons. In response, Beijing has instructed its companies to avoid using US technology, raising uncertainty about the potential for new sales.
Trump did not specify the quantity of H200 chips that would be approved for shipment or the conditions that would apply. He emphasized that exports would proceed under terms designed to ensure robust national security.
