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Jakarta, Gotrade News - The US government finally gave the green light for Nvidia H200 exports to China. This move signals a massive shift in tech trade policy between both nations.
Key Takeaways:
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H200 shipments to China are now officially approved.
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The US government will collect a 25 percent fee per sale.
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Chinese tech firms have already ordered 2 million units.
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The H200 is currently the second most powerful AI processor from Nvidia. This decision follows the latest trade deal announced by President Donald Trump.
Reuters reported that Chinese tech giants have ordered over 2 million chips. Each advanced processor carries a price tag of around 27,000 dollars.
Nvidia must prioritize the domestic supply for American customers first. China cannot receive more than half of the total US sales volume.
Independent testing labs will verify technical capabilities before any shipping begins. This rule aims to prevent Beijing from using the chips for military purposes.
The Trump administration will collect a 25 percent cut from these transactions. These funds will flow directly into the US federal treasury.
White House AI czar David Sacks believes this move will stunt local Chinese rivals. The strategy keeps firms like Huawei dependent on American-made technology.
However, China hawks in Washington are raising deep concerns about this policy. They fear the exports will boost Beijing's military AI capabilities too quickly.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been lobbying hard to reopen the Chinese market. He argues that global market dominance is vital for American competitiveness.
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The Blackwell chip remains strictly banned for sale to the Chinese market. Meanwhile AMD is expected to follow similar export rules very soon.
Reference:
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Reuters, US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions. Accessed on January 14, 2026
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BBC, US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China. Accessed on January 14, 2026
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