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China Urges U.S. to Lift Nvidia Tech Trade Restrictions

7/19/2025

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China's Ministry of Commerce is calling on the U.S. to ease trade restrictions on vital technology, specifically Nvidia's H20 GPUs. As Nvidia's sales to China hang in the balance, new export rules could pave the way for a comeback. However, U.S. officials maintain that these restrictions are essential for national security, raising concerns about the implications for the AI competition.

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China's Ministry of Commerce is calling on the U.S. to ease trade restrictions on vital technology, specifically Nvidia's H20 GPUs. As Nvidia's sales to China hang in the balance, new export rules could pave the way for a comeback. However, U.S. officials maintain that these restrictions are essential for national security, raising concerns about the implications for the AI competition.