(Zonebourse.com) – Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips have still not been marketed to Chinese companies, despite authorization granted in January by the Donald Trump administration. The American Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, indicated, during a hearing in the Senate, that sales remained suspended due to blockages on the part of the Chinese authorities, who have not yet validated these acquisitions. Beijing would particularly seek to prioritize the development of its national industry in this strategic area.
This situation comes against a backdrop of persistent tensions between the United States and China over sensitive technologies. The hesitation surrounding chip exports could reassure some American officials worried about potential military use of this equipment by China. Disagreements also remain over the terms of the transactions, contributing to slowing down their implementation despite the authorized framework.
The file illustrates the complexity of commercial relations between the two powers. Howard Lutnick cautiously raised the question of a possible reestablishment of the “affiliates rule”, a regulation suspended in November as part of bilateral negotiations. He recalled that these decisions are part of a global balance driven by the American president and his economic team, underlining the sensitivity and strategic issues of these exchanges.
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