ABD has given NVIDIA the go-ahead to sell its more powerful H200 chips to China, despite previous restrictions on certain models. The decision comes as a result of President Trump’s announcement on Truth Social and was confirmed by the Department of Commerce with a 25% tariff on these sales.
📌 Key Takeaways
- ✓NVIDIA can now sell H200 chips to China
- ✓US imposes a 25% tariff on these sales
- ✓China’s local firms are being encouraged to avoid US tech
- ✓Huawei has a three-year strategy to compete with NVIDIA
Chinese Market Concerns
The move addresses fears that NVIDIA might lose its grip on the Chinese market if it couldn’t sell its strongest chips. The company now faces the challenge of balancing export compliance while trying to retain a competitive edge in China against Huawei, which has its own ambitious plans to compete with NVIDIA and AMD.
Political Reactions and Security Debates
The decision sparked debates within the US over economic and national security implications. Some lawmakers criticized it as a significant risk to both sectors, while others warned of potential consequences for American tech companies like NVIDIA if China leverages these technologies against them.
China’s Search for Alternatives
Beyond direct sales, ABD’s approval doesn’t guarantee that China will purchase the H200 chips. In fact, Beijing has been encouraging local firms to avoid US technology recently. Huawei, in particular, is stepping up its efforts with a three-year strategy to catch up with NVIDIA and AMD.
