The U.S. Department of Commerce is set to allow Nvidia to send its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, in a move that could reopen a significant market for the company. The approval would be for 18-month-old H200 units, more powerful than older H20 chips but not as advanced as recent releases.

Nvidia supports the decision, stating it will support U.S. jobs and maintain competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned that President Trump will have the final say on these exports.

The decision to allow H200 chip shipments contradicts bipartisan concerns in Congress, with a proposed bill aiming to block export licenses for cutting-edge AI chips to China for 30 months. The Trump administration has had shifting policies on AI chip exports in recent months.

China’s Cyberspace Administration has already banned local companies from purchasing Nvidia chips, leading them to explore less powerful alternatives from domestic companies like Alibaba and Huawei. The market dynamics have shifted in China amidst these developments.

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