Trump administration considers tighter curbs on Nvidia's H20 chip export to China: Report

The Trump administration is now exploring additional curbs on the sale of Nvidia's H20 chips to China. However, discussions on the matter are currently at an early stage as the new team works through policy priorities. The H20 chip which can be used to develop and run artificial intelligence (AI) software and services is a scaled-down product that is designed to meet already existing US curbs on shipments to China, according to the report.

This comes after Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said he would be “very strong” on semiconductor controls, though he didn't providing specifics. Lutnick was Trump’s pick to lead the agency that also oversees chip trade curbs, according to the report.