By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-05-06 06:27:00
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has taken a firm stance on the global chip race, stating that for the company, America is the priority when it comes to selling its most advanced technology. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference this week, Huang addressed the growing tension between national security and global trade. His comments come soon after the company’s market share of AI accelerators in China dropped to 0%.“By increasing our tax revenues, we improve our economic security and [that] contributes to national security,” Huang told the conference, which was attended by thousands of bankers, investors, policymakers and business executives.
Prioritising American lead in AI
When asked directly if China should have access to the “latest and greatest chips,” Huang’s answer was a definitive “No”. He emphasized that the US should maintain its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by ensuring it has “the first, the most and the best” technology.This includes Nvidia’s newest chips, such as the Vera Rubin AI platform, which were not part of previous trade discussions.
US should not abandon the Chinese market entirely
Despite his support for export limits on top-tier tech, Huang urged Washington to allow US companies to remain competitive in China. He argued that selling to global markets actually strengthens American security for two reasons.First that maximising exports will help US tech companies dominate global sales. Second, increasing tax revenues will…
