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Nvidia, AMD to Pay 15% on AI Chip Sales to China

8/12/2025

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Nvidia, AMD Pay China

Nvidia and AMD are set to pay the U.S. government 15% of their AI chip sales to China to obtain export licenses for their H20 and MI308 chips. This groundbreaking agreement, endorsed by President Trump, sparks worries about its legality and could significantly impact U.S.-China trade relations during a time of heightened national security scrutiny.

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Nvidia Defends AI Chips

Nvidia firmly rebuffs Chinese state media's claims of security risks tied to its H20 AI chips, insisting there are no hidden vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, demand soars as China places an order for 300,000 units. The U.S. greenlights H20 chip exports, signaling a significant shift in technology trade amidst escalating U.S.-China tensions.

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Nvidia, AMD Pay China

Nvidia and AMD are set to pay the U.S. government 15% of their AI chip sales to China to obtain export licenses for their H20 and MI308 chips. This groundbreaking agreement, endorsed by President Trump, sparks worries about its legality and could significantly impact U.S.-China trade relations during a time of heightened national security scrutiny.

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