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U.S. Export Restrictions Crash Nvidia's China Revenue to Zero

10/19/2025

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says United States (U.S.) export restrictions on AI chips have driven China's market share from 95% to zero.
Since 2022, the U.S. has barred Nvidia from selling products such as A100 and H100 to Chinese firms.
Huang criticized policies as harmful to both nations and warned they could spur China’s self-sufficiency.
Nvidia now forecasts zero revenue from China, which previously accounted for about 20% of sales.

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Historical Context

The U.S.-China Trade War began in 2018 when President Trump imposed tariffs to address perceived unfair trade practices, including intellectual property theft. By 2021, the U.S. implemented export controls on semiconductor technology, significantly impacting companies like Nvidia, which saw its revenue from China drop from 20% to zero. This conflict has accelerated China's push for technological self-sufficiency, reshaping global trade dynamics.

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Story summary

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says United States (U.S.) export restrictions on AI chips have driven China's market share from 95% to zero.
Since 2022, the U.S. has barred Nvidia from selling products such as A100 and H100 to Chinese firms.
Huang criticized policies as harmful to both nations and warned they could spur China’s self-sufficiency.
Nvidia now forecasts zero revenue from China, which previously accounted for about 20% of sales.

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