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Lawmakers Move to Restrict Semiconductor Sales to China

2/26/2026

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Republican lawmakers advanced legislation to limit U.S. advanced semiconductor sales to China over national security concerns.
Brian Mast (R-Fla.) argues regulation of AI and chip sales could affect military capabilities.
The bipartisan bill would let Congress review and block sales to adversaries.
Nvidia says the risk of Chinese military use of its chips is low, and Mast pursues oversight measures including the Chip Security Act.

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Republican lawmakers advanced legislation to limit U.S. advanced semiconductor sales to China over national security concerns.
Brian Mast (R-Fla.) argues regulation of AI and chip sales could affect military capabilities.
The bipartisan bill would let Congress review and block sales to adversaries.
Nvidia says the risk of Chinese military use of its chips is low, and Mast pursues oversight measures including the Chip Security Act.