Trump says Nvidia not allowed to sell advanced AI chips to China
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a harder line on advanced chip exports. In a 60 Minutes interview, he said Nvidia cannot sell its most powerful artificial intelligence chips to China. However, he added that the company may continue doing business with Beijing on other chip models. With this move, he hopes to keep America’s lead in strategic AI technology.
Trump says Nvidia not allowed to sell advanced AI chips to China because, in his view, only U.S. institutions should access the world’s most advanced processors.
A Tougher Red Line on AI Chips
Trump explained that Nvidia must reserve its ultra-advanced “Blackwell” chips for the United States alone. “We will not let anybody have them except the United States,” he told CBS’ Norah O’Donnell. He stressed that China can buy lesser-powered technology, but not the chips that drive cutting-edge AI systems.
This stance marks a sharper position than earlier export controls. Previously, Nvidia and AMD agreed to give up a portion of revenue from China to secure export licenses. Trump now signals that no financial deal can justify sending top-tier chips abroad.
As a result, Nvidia faces a new balancing act: protect U.S. national interests while defending its global business.
Rivalry, National Security and the Future of AI
China continues to race ahead in semiconductor development. Trump’s decision increases pressure on Beijing to accelerate local chip manufacturing. It also intensifies the ongoing technology rivalry between the world’s two biggest economies.
For Nvidia, the announcement reshapes access to its largest growth market. CEO Jensen Huang recently expressed hope that Blackwell chips could reach China again. Yet he also acknowledged shrinking China demand due to U.S. policy shifts and China’s internal restrictions on U.S. tech firms. Trump’s stance now narrows that path even further.
Furthermore, Washington officials argue that advanced AI chips could strengthen China’s military and surveillance capabilities. By blocking premium chip exports, the U.S. aims to secure strategic dominance in artificial intelligence, defense and quantum systems.
A Clear Policy Line — For Now
Trump says Nvidia not allowed to sell advanced AI chips to China, and his message leaves little room for exceptions. AI chips may flow to China, but only if they remain below the cutting-edge threshold. The White House sees this as essential to protecting national security and maintaining technological leadership.
Still, many analysts believe conditions may evolve. Global markets, investors and tech giants will watch closely. For now, the U.S. draws a firm boundary: the most powerful AI chips stay on American soil.
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