Rubio's interference, NVIDIA chip exports to China face obstacles
NVIDIA chip exports to China face obstacles, and this time the problem lies with the U.S. Department of State. Last year, after a long period of persistent lobbying, Huang Renxun finally convinced Trump to allow the export of NVIDIA's previous generation flagship chip (H200) to China, of course, NVIDIA had to pay a toll to Trump.
According to previously disclosed information, NVIDIA has already informed its Chinese customers that they plan to ship the chips before the Spring Festival, but after such a long time, the export of NVIDIA's chips is still stuck. According to a report by the Financial Times citing sources, although Trump made the approval, the U.S. Department of Commerce has completed part of the review, but now the problem is stuck at the U.S. Department of State, which is conducting a strict national security review of NVIDIA's chips. It is reported that the U.S. Department of State is implementing control measures to ensure that this chip exported to China will not be used for purposes detrimental to U.S. national security.
A source revealed: The stance of the State Department has frustrated NVIDIA, who believe it is a series of obstructions. It is currently unknown when the State Department will release it. It is worth noting that earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported that in October last year, Trump had planned to discuss NVIDIA's chip exports with China and even intended to approve them, but was blocked by Rubio, leading Trump to change his mind at the last moment.
In addition to the resistance from the State Department, NVIDIA also faces potential resistance from Congress. Previously, media reported that bipartisan legislators are trying to pass cross-party legislation to block NVIDIA's chip exports to China. It is estimated that Huang Renxun is now very upset: as a company, why is doing business so difficult?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856202992826506/
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