
Nvidia’s China Chip Licensing Delayed by U.S. Government Backlog
Nvidia’s export licenses for its H20 AI chips tailored for China are being delayed due to a backlog at the U.S. Commerce Department. The holdup comes just days after national security voices warned the Trump administration against allowing Nvidia to export the chips to China. The H20 processors were designed to comply with U.S. trade controls, but the backlog means Nvidia could miss key sales opportunities amid growing competition from Chinese firms.
The delay highlights ongoing political and regulatory hurdles facing U.S. tech firms in accessing China’s lucrative AI market.