Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China | CNN Business

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he’s removing export controls on Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, a key reversal in what’s become part of a broader trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

H200s – the second most-powerful AI chip in Nvidia’s inventory – are vital for completing tasks performed by AI.

Nvidia’s highly sought-after Blackwell chips and next-generation Rubin chips are not part of the deal, Trump wrote.

“I have informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security. President Xi responded positively!” Trump wrote in the post.

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and the leading chipmaker, has seen massive success as demand for AI has boomed in recent years. But that success has also dropped it square in the middle of global tensions over who will win a global race to dominate artificial intelligence.

In his post, Trump added: “25% will be paid to the United States of America,” possibly implying 25% of the revenue Nvidia earns from the sales will go to the American government.

The news comes after Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang last week. Trump has repeatedly said that…