China has accused Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws, escalating trade tensions with the U.S. The investigation stems from Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found Nvidia failed to meet conditions of the acquisition and will conduct a deeper inquiry. This move adds pressure to trade negotiations as both nations implement tit-for-tat measures. The U.S. has banned exports of AI chips to China, while China has delayed rare-earth mineral supplies. Despite a recent deal with Nvidia and AMD, China’s antitrust warning signals skepticism over U.S. overtures in the ongoing technological rivalry.

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